About this opportunity
Spokane Valley Health and Rehab lists this Skilled Nursing PRN Speech Language Pathologist opportunity in greenacres, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Essential Functions
Screens and evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plan.
Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient/resident treatment based on established plan of care.
Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems.
Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
Instructs residents/patients, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
Completes required forms and clinical records in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
Documents in patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
Provides comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting.
Works collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment.
Maintains resident/patient privacy pursuant to HIPAA.
Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Requirements
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
Licenses/Certification: Current license in Speech Language Therapy as required by state law.
Valid CPR certification required.
Experience: Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
Salary Description
$50-$60/hr
Worksite address
greenacres, WA, 99016, US
Who can apply
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