Speech Language Pathologist Senior Living
About The Position
Provide speech-language pathology therapy and related services to patients in assisted living, independent 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 managing cases. The Speech Language Pathologist is expected to provide quality, patient-centered care and maintain positive working relationships with facilities, clients, patients, and interdisciplinary teams while following Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines and applicable state and federal regulations. The position also contributes to the development and delivery of the community’s SLP therapy program, supports care coordination and administrative activities, and helps enhance rehabilitation services. The role requires travel between facilities during scheduled hours, varying hours and shifts including weekends and holidays, and frequent patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques. The individual must be able to lift 30 pounds of dead weight alone.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Valid state Speech-Language Pathologist license, where appropriate.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Basic Internet navigation skills.
- 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.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English, including instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive environment.
- 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 and ability to lift 30 pounds of dead weight alone.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and act ethically, legally, and responsibly.
Responsibilities
- Screen residents, as appropriate.
- Evaluate and treat patients who may benefit from therapy following referral from a state-approved referral source.
- Comply with state and federal guidelines 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 applicable State Practice Acts, OBRA, and Reliant Rehabilitation policy.
- Build and support the SLP therapy program by integrating SLP into the community and interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Contribute to patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff and department head activities, and family conferences and communications.
- Maintain working relationships with health care professionals and colleagues in the community.
- Make appropriate referrals to other rehabilitation team members.
- Develop and implement programs and techniques to enhance rehabilitation services.
- Follow community-specific and Reliant Rehabilitation policies and procedures for environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, emergency preparedness, patient rights, and privacy.
- Develop clinical expertise and professional and management skills through collaboration, self-study, and continuing education.
- Maintain a valid state license where appropriate and stay informed about issues affecting the profession and health care environment.
- Understand relevant payment models and billing and treatment guidelines, and use clinically appropriate delivery methods while providing quality care and reasonable goals and outcomes.
- Follow infection-control procedures and environmental safety protocols.
- Maintain confidentiality of company, community, and patient information and conduct oneself ethically, legally, and responsibly.
- Travel between facilities during scheduled hours.
- Work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Attend mandatory meetings, trainings, and delegated assignments.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
