What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Bartholomew Health Care Group Inc.?
Full Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate Speech Therapist interested in working with a geriatric population, 65 years old, within an assisted living community. You will assist patients with their speech patterns and swallowing, maintain safety and ultimately maximize their quality of life.
Responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate Speech Therapist interested in working with a geriatric population, 65 years old, within an assisted living community. You will assist patients with their speech patterns and swallowing, maintain safety and ultimately maximize their quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
- Provide treatments that help improve patients’ quality of life
- Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
- Create programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
- Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
- Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
- Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle
- Consult and practice with other health professionals
- Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
- Document patient care services
- Current knowledge of treatment practices
- Drive to continually learn and grow
- Professional behavior
- Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Valid license to practice speech therapy