Speech Language Pathologist (As-Needed)

Cayuse Holdings•Washington, DC

1d•$45 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an on-call on an as needed basis. The Work: A Speech Pathologist evaluates and treats patients per physician order utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques. Speech Pathologist communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members regarding residents, maintains timely documentation in each medical record, laboratory, and service logs as well as participates in rehab team meetings and appropriate committees. This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Requirements

Master’s degree, which included 18 semester hours in the field of speech pathology with approval clinical practice.
Two (2) years of professional speech therapy experience, in the field of geriatrics.
The following documents are required for credentialing the speech pathologists: Current License registered in DC Certification registered in DC Professional School attended (to include diplomas) Declaration of Health Relevant Training or Experience Initial Application for Clinic Privileges Delineation of Privileges Statement of Application Privacy Act Statement Curriculum Vitae CPR Certification (BLS) Continuing Education Certificates National Criminal Background Check Drug Screening PPD and Vaccination Record (Influenza and COVID-19) Td/TdaP (up to date)
Must be able to pass a background check.
May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
Must be able to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
Must possess problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Determines each patient's need for skilled therapy based on objective and documented criteria
Evaluates patients within established protocol of physician's order.
Conducts the evaluation according to the standardized or recommend techniques and procedures including timely documentation.
Develops treatment plan at the end of the evaluation which includes measurable and objective long and short term goals for each patient based on the evaluation data.
Follows each treatment plan in an objective, measurable and documented approach
Prepares a daily work schedule and completes all treatments scheduled
Requests assistance or adjusts therapy scheduled to avoid interference with the quality of service
Schedule Residents for treatment after receipt of the written referral
Provide documentation, rehab screenings to Residents newly admitted to AFRH-W and returning from outside hospital stay, evaluations, treatment plans, equipment recommendations, evidence based best therapeutic treatment practices, and initial, progress, and discharge notes, in compliance with all CARF and AFRH Health Care and Rehab services policies and SOPs
Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
Treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
Provide training and education to family/caregivers and other professionals.
Sharing of Resident medical information (inclusive of electronic medical records) at the facility shall follow all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) regulations.
Other duties as assigned.