Speech Language Pathologist Senior Living

Reliant Rehabilitation•Monmouth Junction, NJ

About The Position

Provide speech-language pathology therapy and related services to patients in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care settings. The role includes screening and evaluating patients, developing initial and ongoing plans of care and discharge plans, supervising assistants and Rehab Techs, and handling case management responsibilities. Deliver quality, patient-centered care in accordance with professional speech-language pathology practices, Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines, and applicable state and federal regulations. Maintain positive professional relationships with patients, facilities, interdisciplinary teams, and other clients. The position requires travel between facilities during scheduled hours, work at varying hours and shifts including weekends and holidays, and frequent patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques. The employee must be capable of lifting 30 pounds of dead weight alone. The role also includes attending required meetings and training and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Speech-Language Pathology.
Valid Speech-Language Pathologist state license where required.
Effective clinical problem-solving skills, including identifying and prioritizing issues, developing and executing sound action plans, and ensuring appropriate results.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build relationships with a diverse population and work effectively as a team member.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive environment.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and basic Internet navigation skills.
Ability to travel between facilities during scheduled hours.
Ability to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Frequent patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques; must be able to lift 30 pounds of dead weight alone.

Responsibilities

Screen residents as appropriate and evaluate and treat patients referred by an approved source who may benefit from therapy.
Provide, direct, and oversee speech therapy to optimize patients’ communication, cognitive-linguistic abilities, and swallowing skills.
Comply with state and federal requirements for accurate, timely billing and medical-record documentation.
Establish and maintain effective, patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team members, and other clientele.
Directly supervise Rehab Techs during group and individual treatment, promoting effective resource use and development of clinical skills in accordance with State Practice Acts, OBRA, and company policy.
Integrate speech-language pathology into the community and interdisciplinary treatment team, and contribute to patient-care, utilization-review, case-management, administrative, and family-conference activities and communications.
Maintain productive working relationships with health care professionals and colleagues and make appropriate referrals to other rehabilitation team members.
Develop and implement programs and techniques to enhance rehabilitation services.
Follow company and client policies on environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, emergency preparedness, patient rights, and privacy.
Develop clinical, professional, and management skills through collaboration, self-study, and continuing education.
Maintain a valid state license where required and stay aware of professional and health care issues.
Understand relevant payment models, billing and treatment guidelines, and clinically appropriate modes of service delivery; provide quality care with reasonable goals and outcomes.
Maintain confidentiality and conduct oneself ethically, legally, and responsibly; comply with the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
Travel between facilities during scheduled hours and work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Attend mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments and perform other duties as assigned.