Speech Language Pathologist

PCHD is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to provide services for skilled nursing patients, acute/swing bed patients and any community members in need of speech therapy. This person will have the opportunity to develop and grow the position requiring a self starter, out-going, personable, skilled therapist.

Responsibilities include:

• Makes clinical judgments based on data gathered in evaluation
• Generates a therapy diagnosis
• Involves patient and family in establishing goals of treatment
• Designs, implements, and modifies individualized treatment plans in accordance with patient's needs and physician direction
• Coordinates, communicates, and documents per program, regulatory and professional standards
• Utilizes both standardized and informal testing to determine best treatment for patient
• Manages own time and efforts to meet productivity targets
• Reports and records service charges per program standards
• Promotes rehabilitation services by ensuring patient and physician satisfaction