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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and treating speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders while maintaining compliance with documentation and facility policies. Proficient in developing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident care and independence.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Current State SLP LicenseCCC-SLP PreferredSkilled Nursing ExperienceProficient in Net Health and Point Click CareCPR Certification
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Hard Skills
Speech-Language PathologySwallowing Disorder ManagementIndividualized Treatment PlansResident EvaluationsDocumentation ComplianceDurable Medical Equipment RecommendationsInfection Control ProtocolsQuality Assurance InitiativesData Input SkillsPractical Problem Solving
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsAbility to Educate and TrainMotivational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Current State SLP LicenseCCC-SLP PreferredCPR Certification
Industry Keywords
Skilled NursingRehabilitationResident Care ConferencesUtilization ReviewRehabilitation Program Development
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Create, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve functional independence.
- Assess and manage swallowing disorders to promote safe nutrition and hydration.
- Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, families, and caregivers regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
- Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in medical records and according to facility, governmental, and payer requirements.
- Conduct resident evaluations in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
- Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
- Supervise Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellows and students, if applicable.
- Participate in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
- Provide in-services and training programs for facility staff.
- Maintain a safe treatment environment through infection control, safety, and equipment-maintenance protocols.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise and maintenance programs, safety techniques, and aspiration prevention.
- Recommend and facilitate ordering durable medical equipment to support resident independence in swallowing and cognition.
- Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development as assigned.
- Encourage, motivate, and celebrate resident milestones.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Current state SLP license
- CCC-SLP preferred (CFs are encouraged to apply if applicable!)
- Skilled nursing or rehabilitation experience is a plus—but we welcome passionate clinicians eager to make a difference.
- Excellent communication skills and a heart for serving others.
- Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology; graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Speech-Language Pathology preferred.
- Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care.
- Ability to read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
- Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
- Licensed as a Speech Therapist in the state; must maintain a license in good standing.
- Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
- CPR certification, if required by licensure.
- Ability to stand and walk frequently; sit occasionally; and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds.
- Effective communication, including talking and hearing, for resident and healthcare-team interaction.
- Ability to perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental cues.
- Ability to assist, support, and transport residents using safe resident-handling practices.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Continuing Education & Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Collaborative, Supportive Therapy & Nursing Teams
- Opportunities for Growth and Advancement