Provides quality resident care to enable the resident to achieve and maintain the maximum level of functional ability while maintaining positive level of interaction with facility and resident.

Job Responsibilities:

Working with the RD, evaluates, develops, organizes and implements resident care programs through the utilization of selected ST procedures in indivdual and group sessions.

Manages caseload in all areas of identifying residents through screening process and scheduling treatment individually or in groups while maintaining productivity expectations.

Instruct resident, families, and caregivers in ST to be continued upon discharge.

Adheres to PPS guidelines, ensures all ST documentation/treatment conforms to documentation/billing policies and procedures.

Working with the RD, provides oversight and direction of techs and assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students.

Assists in the assurance that the physical surroundings and equipment are santitary, orderly and free from conditions that may cause safety hazards.

Complies with ethical, regulatory, procedural and professional standards and practice guidelines.

Qualifications:

Graduate of accredited SLP school, has CCC or is in CFY, and eligible for licensure

Prior Long-term care experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Good physical and mental health. Some lifting, fine hand eye coordination, and good hearing acuity is involved. Visual and hearing acuity to detect changes in residents conditions and respond to pages. Ability to communicate with residents, families, staff, co-workers, medical personnel, regulatory agenices and consultants.