Speech Language Pathologist-Summit Eldercare Lowell- Part Time 16 hours

Fallon Health•Lowell, MA

1d•$52 - $52

About The Position

Responsible for the provision of speech therapy services to SE participants. Performs assessments of participants’ physical and cognitive abilities and provides treatment as indicated. Participates in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings as requested by Lead therapist. Provides all services in accordance with applicable regulations as well as FCHP and SE policies and procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathology program accredited by ASHA.
Licensed as a Speech Language pathologist in Massachusetts. Certificate of Clinical Competence.
CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification within 60 days of hire.
Willingness to occasionally assist other SE PACE centers either in person or remotely, as appropriate, when there is an opening or a gap in coverage
Must possess a valid drivers’ license
Must attest to no disqualifiers per Driver Safety Policy
Must possess and provide proof of minimal state required auto insurance
Must have reliable transportation
At least one year experience working with a frail or elderly population in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

Assures that all speech therapy assessments are completed and documented in a timely manner.
Works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), participants and caregivers to meet participants’ speech therapy needs.
Assures that problems, goals and interventions related to speech therapy are documented in the participant’s record, communicated in a timely manner and evaluated at appropriate intervals.
Provides treatment to participants in their home setting as needed.
Evaluates needs of EOL/AD participants; provides education, instruction to participant and/or family, consistent with their plan of care.
Provides education to participants and caregivers to allow them to carry out therapeutic activities at home when indicated.
Participates in rehabilitation services related data collection and quality surveillance as required.
Documents all direct care encounters in the participants’ record to facilitate submission of claims and diagnostic data to FCHP systems.
Attends regular staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.
Performs all other duties as assigned.