Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP) - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days) Oregon, MO

Mobile Health Team Inc•Mound City, MO

22h•$33•Onsite

About The Position

Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP) - Long Term Care (LTC) for a 13-week travel assignment in Mound City, MO. This position involves screening, evaluating, and rehabilitating patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders. The role requires developing and implementing appropriate plans of care, utilizing standardized assessments, and tracking patient progress. The SLP will also provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborate with supervisors and other health team members. Documentation in the electronic system, participation in meetings and training, and adherence to ASHA and state practice acts are also key responsibilities. The position may involve supervising CFY or Student Speech-Language Pathologists and obtaining necessary DME or supplies.

Requirements

1 year of SLP experience is required
New Grads OKAY- as long as a Level II experience and not just a Level I observation experience
LTC or Rehab experience is required
MO State License is required
CCC certified SLP is required
Missouri State License Requirements is required
Active ASHA and State Licensures is required
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Strong communication, professionalism, and reliability
Drug screen and background check (facility required)
Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned

Nice To Haves

3 years experience holding active CCS is preferred
Will accept one Reference at time of submission

Responsibilities

Effectively screens/evaluates/rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive or swallowing disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to speech disorders.
Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy
Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
Participation in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.
Participate in facility and company required training, in-services and conferences.
Able to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Able to supervise and support CFY or Student Speech-Language Pathologists
Adherence to ASHA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.