About The Position
The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members, and documents services in medical records. The position also conducts ongoing in-services and training for facility staff. It is part-time, 20 hours per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Licensed as a Speech Therapist in the state.
- Meet continuing education requirements under state practices and maintain a license in good standing with the state board.
- Proficient in computer skills, such as entering data into programs including Net Health and Point Click Care.
- Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
- Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
- CPR certification if required by licensure.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a Master's or Doctorate Program in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Additional certification as appropriate per facility.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents to determine speech therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
- Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
- Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellows (CFY) or students in resident care and resident-related activities, following the state practice act.
- Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
- Participate in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
- Provide in-services and training programs for other facility staff as needed.
- Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
- Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and aspiration prevention strategies.
- Recommend and facilitate ordering necessary durable medical equipment to support residents' independence in swallowing and cognition.
- Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
- Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
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