Speech/Language Pathologist - PRN

Lakeview Village•Lenexa, KS

2d•$50 - $50

About The Position

Lakeview Village offers short-stay rehabilitation services as well as outpatient therapy to those who live at Lakeview Village, as well as in the surrounding area. The Lakeview Village Rehabilitation department is seeking a Speech/Language Pathologist to join its excellent team of therapists. Job Details: The SLP performs evaluations and develops effective patient treatment plans to restore, maintain, and prevent the decline of resident function by planning and administering medically prescribed speech-language pathology in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations and professional and accreditation standards. Consults the physician, the resident and the resident’s family to establish resident goals and develop a speech-language pathology treatment plan. Assesses and interprets evaluations and test results, administers speech-language pathology treatments and directs treatments given by aides and assistants. Assists residents in achieving treatment goals; evaluates effects of speech-language pathology treatment by accurately observing and tracking a resident’s progress, modifying medical equipment and adaptive equipment or supplies for residents to facilitate independence. Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to complete discharge planning, ensuring that each resident, caregiver, or family member is informed of the resident-centered maintenance program upon discharge. Recommends outpatient or Home Health follow-up programs as needed. Ensures that all resident care services are accurately documented according to established procedure. Job Type: PRN Pay: $50/hr Why join us? Retirement plan with employer match On-site childcare Fitness center and pool Competitive pay

Requirements

Must have a certificate of, or be eligible for, Certification of Clinical Competence from the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, and currently licensed to practice as a speech-pathologist in the State of Kansas.
Demonstrates good communications skills, including but not limited to effective reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills, with a fluent understanding of English.
Possesses an empathetic approach to the elderly.
Able to work in a team setting with residents, relatives, staff, and others.

Responsibilities

Performs evaluations and develops effective patient treatment plans to restore, maintain, and prevent the decline of resident function by planning and administering medically prescribed speech-language pathology in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations and professional and accreditation standards.
Consults the physician, the resident and the resident’s family to establish resident goals and develop a speech-language pathology treatment plan.
Assesses and interprets evaluations and test results, administers speech-language pathology treatments and directs treatments given by aides and assistants.
Assists residents in achieving treatment goals; evaluates effects of speech-language pathology treatment by accurately observing and tracking a resident’s progress, modifying medical equipment and adaptive equipment or supplies for residents to facilitate independence.
Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to complete discharge planning, ensuring that each resident, caregiver, or family member is informed of the resident-centered maintenance program upon discharge. Recommends outpatient or Home Health follow-up programs as needed.
Ensures that all resident care services are accurately documented according to established procedure.