Purpose: Provides and directs Speech-Language Pathologist services to residents,

including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related

documentation, and communication. Functions under physicians' orders.

Qualifications:

Ability to assess residents with communications and swallowing disorders.

Ability to interpret and communicate results of assessments.

Ability to design and execute appropriate treatment plans.

Ability to document daily care as per established guidelines.

Essential Job Functions:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Judgment and Quality

Provides Speech-Language Pathologist services to residents and initiates referrals

when appropriate and in accordance with department procedures.

Conducts screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for

intervention/treatment.

Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and

implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.

Monitors resident's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated

to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.

Communication

Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to residents, family, and other

team members.

Participates in resident, family and staff education.

Provides in-service education to the members of the resident's care team and

education to the community.

Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, residents, family

members and facility personnel.

Planning and Organization

Establishes individual resident schedules in conjunction with other team

members.

Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short and long

term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.

Organizing work area and work in progress so that minimum delay results with

interruptions or substitutions.

Coordinates treatment plan with resident, families and other team members.

Documentation

Documents results of resident's assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination

of services.

Records indirect time and billable treatment times according to department

procedures.

Physical Job Requirements:

Physical requirements for this position are classified as medium under the Department of

Labor classification. The employee must be capable of exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force

occasionally (less than 1/3 of the time), and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently (1/2 of

the time), and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of the time) to move

objects, equipment and/or residents. While performing the duties of this job, the

employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend or crouch; use hands

to manipulate tools, equipment, or controls; reach with hands and arms, balance, lift, and

perform medium to maximum transfer assists with residents. The employee is required to

have visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to assess resident safety and ability.

This position is classified as a Category 1 for the purpose of exposure determination

under the OSHA Regulations regarding the Standard on Occupational Exposure to Blood

borne Pathogens (29 CFR 1910.1030). Category 1 is defined as all procedures or job

related tasks that involve an inherent risk for mucous membrane or skin contact with

blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills and or splashes of blood or body

fluids. The use of protective equipment and measures is required for every employee

engaged in Category 1 tasks.

Education and Experience:

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

Successful completion of National Certification Examination for S.L.P.

Current state licensure or license eligible.

Avante provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Avante expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law. Improper

interference with the ability of Avante's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.