Speech Language Pathologist

• Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client's independence and functioning
• Provide aural rehabilitation for client's who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders
• Provide training and education to client, family, caregivers and other professionals as a subject matter expert
• Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician
• Supervise as appropriate, provisional licensees, students including Clinical Fellowship year externs (CFY) and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards
• Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice
• Communicate changes in Villager's condition
• Participate in collaborative care conferences and discharge planning
• Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation
• Respond to family requests and concerns timely
• Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Villager Care Provider's
• Assure villager abuse or neglect does not occur
• Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information

• Assist with training and education of facility and professional partners
• Perform screening rounds as directed by Director of Rehabilitation to assess for client needs and environmental safety
• Provide recommendations to Director of Rehab and other team members opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other updates
• Participation in SLP student development and educational programs
• Ensure compliance with mandatory education, training and competency programs
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and tour readiness of the therapy department
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Effective and efficient time management skills
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills to perform the tasks required
• Previous experience and knowledge to provide appropriate care in post-acute or long-term care environment (preferred)
• Knowledge of current Speech Therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
• Current, unencumbered, active Colorado Speech Therapy License (required)
• Current ASHA certification
• BLS certification as requested
• Vital Stim certification as requested

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathology Program by ASHA

• Works in designated areas of the home
• Moves intermittently during working hours
• Is subject to frequent interruptions
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset villagers, family members, etc
• Communicates with the maintenance personnel, Villager Care Provider's, and other department supervisors
• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

• Frequent squatting, twisting and reaching
• Frequent walking and standing
• Occasional villager handling, transferring and lifting from floor over 50 pounds
• Occasional crawling, climbing and sitting
• Frequent repetitive pushing, pulling and grasping up to 25 pounds

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