SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Classification and Pay
Hourly Non-Exempt
Reports to
Director of Rehab
Summary/Objective
In keeping with our organization’s goals, this position is responsible for evaluating and treating
residents as well as communicating with residents and team members. The therapist maintains
documentation of services in the medical record and conducts in-services and training for residents
and team members on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques.
Job Duties
Provide speech therapy and direct patient care as directed
Supervise Speech Therapy Assistants or others to carry out plan of care and resident related
activities pursuant to state practice act, reimbursement regulations, and all applicable law,
rules, and regulations
Consistently attend work as scheduled and provide appropriate notice of inability to work
consistent with facility policies and as directed
Maintain productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs
Demonstrate consistent knowledge of care provided and application of Medicare and other
reimbursement regulations
Evaluate residents based upon physician referral/orders
Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes and ensure
approval/orders for services from referring physician
Treat patients according to treatment plan, care of plan, and as directed by supervisor
Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines
and facility policies and procedures
Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines
Instruct residents, families, and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs
Participate in discharge planning
Communicate with supervisor and other team members regarding patient progress,
opportunities for improvement, and overall care plan
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review
meetings, and other meetings as directed
Participate in in-service training programs as directed
Participate in facility performance improvement programs as directed
Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, team members, and
other staff at the facility
Screen patients based upon identified need
Secure necessary adaptive equipment for residents
Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department
Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all residents and team
members
Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head
Required Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and ability to maintain a positive and
professional attitude
Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks
simultaneously
Attention to detail
Ability to engage in active listening (giving full attention to those speaking), critical thinking
(using logic and reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions), and
active learning (understanding implications of new information during problem-solving
situations)
Exceptional judgment and active foresight
Self-motivated and self-directed
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This position is within a healthcare facility that operates every day. There will be scheduled times of
work on the weekends and holidays. Significant events can occur at any given time that require
working. Ongoing direction and support may be necessary if systems are not properly implemented,
continuously improved, and monitored.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
This position generally will require physical activity. It may at times require walking to various
locations within a facility. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers,
phones, photocopiers and may require some use of machinery consistent with the job duties.
