Speech Language Pathologist at Burnet Bay

Focused Post Acute Care Partners•Baytown, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Focused Post Acute Care Partners is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist for Focused Care at Burnet Bay in Baytown, Texas. The SLP evaluates patients, develops speech-language programs in collaboration with physicians, and provides therapy to help patients reach their goals. The role establishes and evaluates treatment programs, plans of care, goals, and discharge plans; administers diagnostic assessments; and recommends rehabilitation programs to physicians. The SLP implements physician-ordered services, monitors patient progress, updates treatment plans under physician direction, and coordinates care with other clinicians and disciplines. The position also involves maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation, interpreting Medicare guidelines, obtaining required payer approvals, supervising or providing skilled treatment, and educating patients, families, and nurses. The SLP is expected to follow professional ethics, patient rights, applicable codes and regulations, infection-control precautions, productivity standards, and company policies. The role requires effective communication, teamwork, dependable attendance, and a courteous approach to facility interactions. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting with patient transfers and repositioning. Work may involve exposure to unsanitary conditions or high-crime areas in facility or home settings.

Requirements

Master's degree and necessary clinical training in Speech Language Pathology.
Current license or registration as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of hire.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, perform one-person transfers in routine and emergency situations, and reposition a bedbound patient alone.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, pull, climb, reach, lift, and perform repetitive upper-extremity movements.

Responsibilities

Establish and continually evaluate treatment programs, plans of care, goals, and discharge plans for patients' speech therapy needs in consultation with physicians.
Revise treatment plans and goals in consultation with physicians when patient status changes.
Administer diagnostic speech and language assessment tools as indicated.
Assess patient status and recommend rehabilitation programs to the patient's physician in writing.
Interpret and implement physician-ordered speech therapy services and programs in accordance with professional ethics, patient rights, and applicable state and federal codes and regulations.
Coordinate speech therapy programs with appropriate health care providers and disciplines.
Complete and submit required documentation within established company guidelines.
Facilitate effective communication among clinicians providing patient care.
Observe and evaluate the performance of people assisting with the speech program and provide guidance as needed.
Re-evaluate patient progress and therapy programs and make necessary changes under physician direction.
Participate in interdisciplinary patient care conferences as applicable and communicate with disciplines involved in the patient's plan of care.
Contact physicians about changes in patient status or programs and obtain new orders.
Maintain accurate clinical records and document changes in patient condition, adverse reactions, and problems with informal support in a timely manner.
Ensure records are completed on the day services are rendered and reflect the patient's current condition.
Interpret Medicare guidelines and obtain prior approvals required by third-party payers.
Supervise and/or provide skilled treatment programs prescribed by the plan of care.
Schedule patients with other team members.
Instruct patients, families, and nurses in the use of self-help devices needed for rehabilitation, and provide client and family education as appropriate.
Perform in-services as requested.
Use correct coding for services provided.
Maintain patient loads and productivity consistent with work settings and company standards.
Observe infection-control and standard precautions.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, required in-services, and other requested meetings.
Use materials, equipment, and time safely and cost-effectively; organize workload to complete responsibilities promptly.
Maintain attendance and punctuality, communicate effectively, treat others respectfully, support teamwork, and assist coworkers or accept additional assignments as requested.
Respond to management and administration requests for information in a timely and courteous manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.