NEEDED ASAP SPEECH THERAPIST/Speech Language Pathologist

FullShift Staffing•Selma, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Therapist/Speech Language Pathologist assists patients whose illness, injury, or disability affects their ability to communicate effectively, and addresses swallowing disorders. Treatment may focus on improving speech intelligibility, using alternative or augmentative communication devices, addressing cognitive functions, and improving swallowing safety through oral exercises and diet texture modification. The role provides speech therapy in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting and includes evaluation, treatment planning, patient and family education, documentation, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Requirements

Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to a skilled nursing facility setting.
Knowledge and skills in administering standardized speech and language assessments, conducting swallowing evaluations, developing treatment plans, and monitoring patient progress.
Ability to perform patient evaluations, develop and carry out treatment plans, and document clinical care.
Knowledge and application of Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement systems.
Speech therapy education and experience sufficient to provide a full range of speech therapy modalities.

Responsibilities

Direct quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education, and documentation according to company guidelines, professional standards, and community needs.
Provide therapeutic rehabilitation for patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing, and cognitive disorders.
Plan activities and provide therapeutic services for speech and language disorders.
Advocate for current and prospective patients and participate in quality assurance and customer service activities.
Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans with short- and long-term goals consistent with physician orders and the patient’s medical condition.
Carry out patient care plans, determine appropriate patient progression, and obtain referring physician approval for services.
Apply knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement systems.
Participate in patient care planning and utilization review meetings.
Administer standardized speech and language assessments, conduct swallowing evaluations, develop treatment plans, and monitor patient progress.
Perform tests and complex treatments individually or with assistance as needed.
Collaborate with occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians, and other healthcare team members about patient treatment programs and progress.
Document evaluations, treatment progress, and discharge summaries in patient medical records on time, following department policy.
Provide a full range of speech therapy modalities consistent with prior education and experience.
Assist with clinical affiliations of speech therapy assistants.
Assess patient needs and suitability for care, and administer appropriate care as ordered by a physician.
Prepare and complete plans of care, progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
Ensure delivery of quality rehabilitation services and demonstrate courtesy, compassion, and respect toward patients, caregivers, customers, physicians, and coworkers.
Comply with the Compliance Program and plan and adhere to the company’s Code of Conduct.
Work with the facility and organization on case management needs and requirements.
Perform other duties and activities as assigned; responsibilities may change with or without notice.