Beacon Health System-posted 3 months ago
South Bend, IN
5,001-10,000 employees
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

Reports to Therapy Department Leadership. Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients with speech, language, cognitive, swallow impairment and/or other neurogenic communication disorders in the adult and/or pediatric population. Participates in departmental programs, activities and serves as a role model of quality clinical practice. Serves as a resource to staff, rehabilitation teams and Interns.

  • Completes appropriate assessment per physician's orders and diagnosis.
  • Develops individualized treatment plan including time based functional goals.
  • Reassesses the patient and modifies treatment plan appropriately with respect to objective findings.
  • Communicates directly with physician regarding any requests for changes to physician prescribed therapy.
  • Assures prescription is current.
  • Oversees and supervises patient treatment planning with therapy assistants.
  • Follows all practice act and regulatory guidelines for assistant supervision and patient management.
  • Begins D/C planning at the time of evaluation.
  • Incorporates skills learned at continuing education/in-services into daily practice.
  • Utilizes a variety of appropriate evidence based treatment techniques through individualized treatment planning to optimize outcomes.
  • Instructs patient/family in therapeutic activities, provides hand-out when appropriate, and documents in the medical records.
  • Communicates with patients and families in a way that is professional and appropriate to their level of understanding and need.
  • Productivity expectation for assigned area is met.
  • Actively and appropriately participates in meetings, program development, special projects, performance improvement, etc.
  • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in managing caseload on a daily basis.
  • Proactively seeks to assist others when personal caseload is less than productivity expectation.
  • Holds self accountable for all information related to policy and regulatory guidelines presented in meetings, in-services, in writing and verbally.
  • Accepts responsibility/accountability and performs daily support activities when those personnel are not available.
  • Meets all defined deadlines (license, CPR, mandatory ins., TB).
  • Collaborates with all disciplines/ancillary personnel to effectively manage patients.
  • Team norms are consistently followed for communication.
  • When giving direction to support personnel, expectations are made clear.
  • Adheres to department policy times frames for completion of all paperwork (evaluations, notes and D/C summary).
  • Completes within established guidelines, all documentation related to patient assessment tools used for outcomes and or regulatory compliance.
  • Documentation includes appropriate detail to support all billing charges and is completed in a timely fashion to meet payor requirements for prior authorization, and continuation of treatment.
  • Content of all documentation is complete and appropriate for diagnosis and condition (i.e. objective functional measures, special tests and minutes).
  • Signs/cosigns documentation appropriately per practice act and policy.
  • Maintains professional membership and is encouraged to participate in organizational activities and meetings.
  • After attending continuing education, presents an in-service that will enhance staff knowledge and skills, improve patient management, patient outcomes and promote fiscally responsible patient management.
  • Serves as a clinical resource related to rehabilitation therapy for other staff throughout the organization and community.
  • Maintains knowledge of clinical practice through literature review.
  • Provides supporting reference articles when presenting in-services, case presentations, etc.
  • Completes other job-related duties and projects as assigned.
  • Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
  • Speech Language Pathology license in the State of Indiana.
  • Previous acute care, in-patient rehab and out-patient treatment is beneficial.
  • Requires familiarity with use of modalities and equipment needed to complete standard treatments offered.
  • Requires tact and discretion when working with patients, families, and physicians.
  • Must maintain current BLS certification.
  • Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
  • Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
  • Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
  • Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
  • Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
  • Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
  • Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
  • Complies with established organization and department policies.
  • Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
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