ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Provides Speech Therapy services to residents and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Speech Therapy Department procedures. Conduct screenings 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. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to residents, family, and other team members. 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. Coordinates treatment plan with resident, family, and other team members. Monitors residents response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders. Recommends and obtains appropriate eq...