Speech Language Pathologist

Paradigm at the Pines•Silsbee, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating and treating residents, communicating with residents and team members, and maintaining documentation of services. This role also involves conducting in-services and training for residents and team members on restorative techniques, in keeping with the organization's goals.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or university.
Maintain an active license in the State as an Speech-Language Pathologist consistent with job duties.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude.
Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Attention to detail.
Ability to engage in active listening (giving full attention to those speaking), critical thinking (using logic and reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions), and active learning (understanding implications of new information during problem-solving situations).
Exceptional judgment and active foresight.
Self-motivated and self-directed.

Responsibilities

Provide speech therapy and direct patient care as directed.
Supervise Speech Therapy Assistants or others to carry out the plan of care and resident-related activities pursuant to state practice act, reimbursement regulations, and all applicable law, rules, and regulations.
Maintain productivity standards as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
Evaluate residents based upon physician referral/orders.
Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes and ensure approval/orders for services from referring physician.
Treat patients according to the treatment plan, care of plan, and as directed by supervisor.
Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines and facility policies and procedures.
Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
Instruct residents, families, and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs.
Participate in discharge planning.
Communicate with supervisor and other team members regarding patient progress, opportunities for improvement, and overall care plan.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as directed.
Participate in in-service training programs as directed.
Participate in facility performance improvement programs as directed.
Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, team members, and other staff at the facility.
Screen patients based upon identified need.
Secure necessary adaptive equipment for residents.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the treatment area and department.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and team-building approach with all residents and team members.
Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head.
Report all incidents, accidents, unsafe situations, and concerns immediately.
Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations relating to responsibilities.
Ensure that responsibilities are performed consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations as well as facility policies and procedures.
Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order.