Job Description

Summary/Objective

Evaluate and treat residents and patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Essential Functions

1. Screen and evaluate Resident and develops appropriate care plan.
2. Under a physician’s direction, provides direct patient/resident treatment based on established plan of care.
3. Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems.
4. Administer, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
5. Instruct residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
6. Complete required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
7. Maintain patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
8. Devise special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
9. Other duties may be assigned.

Required Education and Experience

1. Master of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology.
2. Current license in Speech Therapy as required by state law.
3. Certification in clinical competency.
4. One year clinical experience preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

May supervise Rehab Aides, and others involved in program.

Physical Demands

Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and/or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Brian Center Southpoint in Durham, NC is a 140-bed center offering a variety of individualized, health care services for our patients and residents. We are seeking a qualified and committed team member to join our efforts in providing quality care in all aspects of the patient journey. Please consider the following team member opportunity and apply today!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.