Speech Language Pathologist at Clarksville

Focused Post Acute Care Partners•Mabry, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Focused Post Acute Care Partners is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist for Focused Care at Clarksville in Clarksville, Texas. The position evaluates patients, develops speech-language programs in collaboration with physicians, and provides therapy to help patients reach their goals. The SLP establishes and evaluates treatment programs, plans of care, goals, and discharge plans; assesses patient status and progress; implements physician-ordered services; and coordinates care with other providers. The role also maintains timely and accurate clinical documentation, supports patient and family education, and follows professional ethics, patient rights, and applicable regulations. The position requires a master's degree and necessary clinical training in Speech Language Pathology, as well as a current license or registration in the state of hire. The physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting with patient transfers and repositioning. The employee may encounter unsanitary conditions in some facility or home settings and high-crime areas within the service community.

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 where applicable.
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 speech therapy treatment programs, plans of care, goals, and discharge plans in consultation with physicians.
Revise plans and goals based on changes in patient status, in consultation with physicians.
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 state and federal regulations.
Coordinate speech therapy with other health care providers and disciplines serving the patient.
Complete and submit required documentation within established guidelines.
Facilitate communication among clinicians involved in patient care.
Observe and evaluate the performance of people assisting in the speech program and provide guidance as needed.
Re-evaluate patient progress and therapy programs and make changes under physician direction.
Participate in interdisciplinary patient care conferences as applicable and maintain communication with involved disciplines.
Contact physicians about changes in patient status or programs and obtain new orders.
Maintain accurate clinical records and promptly document patient-condition changes, adverse reactions, and problems with informal support; report these to a supervisor.
Ensure records are written 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 perform skilled treatment programs prescribed by the Plan of Care.
Schedule patients with other team members.
Instruct patients, families, and nurses in the use of necessary self-help devices and provide client/family education as appropriate.
Demonstrate understanding of the organization's mission, purpose, and philosophy; uphold ethical business practices and treat employees, patients, and business partners with respect.
Participate in ongoing development of competencies, capabilities, technology, and resources needed to achieve efficiency and effectiveness.
Maintain proper attendance and punctuality; attend staff meetings, required in-services, and other meetings as requested.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, organize workload, and use materials, equipment, and time safely and cost-effectively.
Observe infection-control and standard precautions.
Perform in-services as requested and use correct coding for services provided.
Maintain patient loads compatible with work settings and company standards and follow productivity requirements.
Assist coworkers and accept additional assignments as requested; respond to management and administration requests for information in a timely and courteous manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.