Innovative care with over 35 years of experience, Phyt Rehab embraces the ever changing needs of healthcare, working with patients and partners to continuously deliver comprehensive rehabilitation programs.

Phyt is a national rehabilitation company committed to providing innovative rehabilitation solutions across the continuum of care. Our dedicated team of therapists provide services to patients in skilled nursing facilities and outpatient programs. Phyt also provides comprehensive management and staffing solutions for our business partners.

Position Summary: The Staff Speech Language Pathologist assumes part and/or full-time responsibilities in an assigned facility. This is a professional position with the primary responsibility of evaluation of patients and direct patient care. Additional duties of an administrative nature may be assigned by facility administrator or Rehabilitation director.

Qualifications: The Speech Language Pathologist must have a Bachelors and/or a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an Accredited Program. Hold a current state license, excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilization, and to be able to demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation.

Responsibilities: The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Evaluations, screens and treatments of facility patients/residents who are in need of Speech Therapy services.
• Perform patient's/resident's evaluation under physician order and develop a plan of care in accordance with patient's needs.
• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to improve communication, swallowing and / or cognitive problems.
• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized speech tests.
• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
• Instruct and educate residents, families and caregivers in appropriate diet recommendations and modifications for safe swallowing techniques.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain professional growth and development, by participating in continuing education programs, and other approved learning experiences.
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical record, facility and rehab related information.
• Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures daily.
• Attends/Leads interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of the rehab team.
• Attends and participates in family meeting when appropriate.
• Reviews and adheres to the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Phyt.Inc