Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders
Job Summary
Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning within the continuum of care and ordering equipment as indicated/appropriate.
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Matching Summary
Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
Salary
$38.20 - $57.30; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
patient evaluations and treatment plans
patient discharge and home programs
documentation and billing
manual techniques and patient transport
safety and infection control measures
Nice-to-have
performance improvement activities
professional growth and continuing education
orienting new staff
supervising non-licensed personnel
supporting student clinical education
Key Requirements
Master’s degree in Speech Pathology
Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA) or CFY eligible