Speech Language Pathologist

**TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job…** Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards. DESCRIPTION =========== *  Build a strong Speech Language Therapy program * Optimize the functionality and skills of patients * Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of residents after a written order received from physician * Screening of facility residents * Completes all necessary documentation * Attend all required meetings and in-services, including but not limited to family meetings, care plans, staffing, utilization review * In conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, develop programs appropriate to the needs of the facility residents through the continuum of care * Compliant with all infection control procedures and environmental protocol while following OBRA Resident’s Rights Guidelines * Provide consultation and clinical supervision to SLP-CFY * Maintain valid state license and awareness of issues related to the profession of SLP and healthcare environment * Responsible for appropriate scheduling of residents * Facilitates and completes family and facility staff in-services and education * Assist the facility in meeting standards necessary to maintain state and federal certification * Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor REQUIRED SKILLS =============== * Excellent communication skills both written and verbal * Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations * Strong time management and ability to manage caseload * Physical Demands: Required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job, some of which require a moderate to heavy category of physical demand Push/Pull up to 300lbs, Standing, Sitting, Sustained Squatting, Repetitive Stooping, Trunk Twisting, Sustained Kneeling, Sustained & Repetitive Forward Reaching, Stair Climbing, Walking, Grasping, Fine Motor, Lifting REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS ====================================== * Masters of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Speech and Hearing Sciences * State Licensure or proof of registration to complete Clinical Fellowship year in Speech Pathology followed by certification * ASHA certification or proof of ASHA certification through grandfathering process DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ============================= * Senior Living experience preferred * PDPM knowledge * Experience with therapy software/EMR * Medicaid case mix knowledge