Speech Language Pathologist at Huntsville

Focused Post Acute Care Partners•Huntsville, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Focused Post Acute Care Partners is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist for Focused Care at Huntsville in Huntsville, Texas. The role evaluates patients, develops speech-language programs in collaboration with physicians, and provides therapy to help patients reach their goals. The Speech Language Pathologist establishes and evaluates treatment programs, plans of care, goals, and discharge plans; assesses patient status and progress; administers diagnostic assessments; and implements services ordered by physicians. The position also coordinates care with other providers, maintains timely and accurate clinical documentation, provides education to patients and families, and supports the facility’s standards for ethical, effective, and safe care. The role reports to the Rehab Director, EDO, and works with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other clinicians. It requires a master's degree and current state licensure or registration as a Speech Language Pathologist. The position involves physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting with patient transfers and repositioning. Work may involve exposure to unsanitary conditions or high-crime areas in facility or home settings.

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 available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, perform a one-person transfer 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.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Establish and continually evaluate speech therapy treatment programs, plans of care, goals, and discharge plans in consultation with physicians.
Revise plans and goals as patient status changes, 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 speech therapy services and programs upon receipt of physician orders.
Ensure services are delivered professionally and in compliance with professional ethics, patient rights, and applicable state and federal requirements.
Coordinate speech therapy programs with other health care providers and disciplines.
Complete and submit required documentation within established guidelines.
Facilitate effective communication among clinicians involved in patient care.
Observe and evaluate the performance of those assisting in the speech program and provide guidance as needed.
Re-evaluate patient progress and therapy programs, making changes as needed under physician direction.
Participate in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and maintain communication with disciplines involved in the plan of care.
Contact physicians regarding changes in patient status or programs and obtain new orders.
Maintain accurate clinical records and document changes in patient condition, adverse reactions, and problems with informal support in a timely manner.
Ensure records are completed on the day services are provided and reflect the patient's current condition.
Interpret Medicare guidelines and obtain prior approvals required by third-party payers.
Supervise and/or execute skilled treatment programs prescribed by the plan of care.
Schedule patients with other team members.
Instruct patients, families, and nurses in the use of self-help devices needed for rehabilitation.
Provide client and family education as appropriate.
Maintain professional, ethical, respectful, and collaborative interactions with employees, patients, and business partners.
Participate in ongoing development of competencies, capabilities, technology, and resources.
Maintain attendance and punctuality, communicate effectively, and attend staff meetings, required in-services, and other requested meetings.
Use materials, equipment, and time safely and cost-effectively; organize workload and meet productivity requirements.
Observe infection control and standard precautions and use correct coding for services provided.
Maintain patient loads compatible with work settings and company standards.
Assist coworkers, accept additional assignments as requested, respond to management requests in a timely manner, and perform other duties as assigned.