Westminster Communities of Florida
Location
Tallahassee, Florida
The Speech Therapist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat various communication and swallowing disorders following medical orders. Key duties include conducting necessary assessments, developing a Plan of Care, providing staff training, and maintaining accurate documentation.
The role requires performing resident screenings during admission, quarterly, and annually to determine therapy needs. The therapist must also develop and deliver Caregiver Training to existing staff members.
1. Evaluate, diagnose and treat cognitive, swallowing, speech & language disorders or communication
efficiencies following MD orders.
2. Conduct assessments and screens to determine therapy needs. Enter in the system Plan of Care that meets resident’s needs.
3. Develop and provide Caregiver Training to current staff.
4. Maintain timely and accurate documentation and enter information into the system.
5. Perform Resident’s screening during the admission process, quarterly & annual screening to determine
the need for therapy.
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