Speech-Language Pathologist SLP - Avamere Ridgemont

Avamere • Port Orchard, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist assists in providing and directing quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education, and documentation in accordance with organizational guidelines, professional standards, and community needs. The role serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients and internal and external customers, and participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

The position provides speech pathology services, supervises assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable, and communicates patient status and needs to patients, families, caregivers, and other care team members. It supports department operations and development, follows safety procedures, maintains required credentials, and pursues continuing clinical and professional education.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved curriculum in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Able to practice without encumbrance.
• Be in good standing with regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
• Full knowledge of residents’ rights.
• Professional presentation.
• Ability to multitask.
• Maintain active CPR/BLS certification during employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech pathology services to patients according to licensure.
• Direct and supervise assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable under state and federal guidelines.
• Follow organizational and facility safety procedures for personal protection and patient safety.
• Expand clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
• Support and participate in department operations and development.
• Communicate patient status and needs to patients, families, caregivers, and other care team members.
• Perform evaluations pursuant to physician orders, payer authorizations, and facility or payer guidelines.
• Develop treatment plans and provide treatment consistent with benefits and reimbursement levels to achieve the best functional outcomes for patients.
• Educate staff, other health care professionals, and third-party payers on intervention benefits and functional outcomes.
• Complete required documentation, including evaluations, daily progress notes, weekly summaries, and monthly reports.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards established with the Supervisor.
• Screen individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.
• Use professional judgment to ensure the safety of oneself, patients, and others.
• Achieve quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
• Attend continuing education seminars and workshops to keep current with clinical skills, programs, and techniques.
• Provide in-service training or educational presentations to the company, team, or facility.
• Give assistants and rehab aides clear directives about patients and treatment plans before patient care begins.
• Work with the Director of Rehab to develop and implement programs and techniques that enhance program utilization.
• Maintain appropriate state licensure, certification, and credentialing.
• Submit billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Refer patients appropriately to other members of the rehabilitation team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, with low individual and family deductibles.
• 401(k) plan with matching after 90 days of employment.
• Paid time off accruing up to four weeks per year, six holidays, and accrued sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Canopy, including unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing education and higher education reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and a Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account (CERA).
• Professional growth and development opportunities within the company.
• Voluntary life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, legal services, pet insurance, discount programs, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time