Speech Language Pathologist PRN
About The Position
Richwood Nursing & Rehab is seeking a PRN Speech Language Therapist to evaluate and treat residents throughout the facility. The role includes communicating with families, physicians, and other members of the health team, and maintaining documentation as required by the Director of Therapy to support high-quality care. The therapist develops and carries out physician-approved treatment plans, monitors and documents resident progress, and contributes to care conferences, utilization review, rehabilitation conferences, discharge planning, and staff training. The position may supervise Speech Language Pathologist Assistants and clinical fellows, and assist nursing staff with training Restorative Aides. The facility is located in Oldham County, LaGrange, near Exit 22 from Hwy 71 in the Cherrywood Subdivision. The work environment typically has low to moderate noise levels. The role has frequent standing or walking, reaching, pushing or pulling, talking and hearing, and tasting or smelling; it also involves occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and exerting substantial force to move objects. Richwood Nursing & Rehab is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathologist Therapy; a graduate of a master’s or doctorate program in Speech Language Therapy is preferred.
- Licensed as a Speech Therapist in the state.
- Meet continuing education requirements under state practice requirements and maintain a license in good standing.
- Proficient computer skills, including entering data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
- Ability to read technical procedures and understand policy and procedure manuals.
- Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
- Ability to perform the physical demands described, including frequent standing or walking and exerting force to move objects.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a master’s or doctorate program in Speech Language Therapy.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents within 24 hours or one business day of physician referral, documenting the reason for any delay.
- Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from the referring physician.
- Treat residents according to the physician-approved treatment plan.
- Supervise Speech Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and related activities in accordance with the state practice act.
- Communicate with the supervisor and other health team members about resident progress, problems, and plans.
- Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
- Participate in in-service training for other facility staff.
- Document evaluations, daily treatment, weekly progress, recertifications, and treatment changes according to applicable practice acts, policies, and payer requirements.
- Instruct families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
- Participate in discharge planning.
- Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY/RFP Speech Language Pathologists and student programs.
- Comply with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Bureau State Practice Act and facility policies and procedures.
- Build positive and appropriate relationships with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
- Supervise clinical fellows when applicable and assist nursing with training Restorative Aides.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
