Speech Therapist (Full Time)

PACS

12d

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in medical records. The SLP also conducts ongoing in-services and training for facility staff. The position supervises Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and related activities in accordance with the state practice act. It may also supervise clinical fellows and assist nursing with training Restorative Aides. The SLP participates in patient care conferences, utilization review and rehabilitation conferences as needed, contributes to discharge planning, and serves as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY/RFP SLPs and student programs. The role requires a master's or doctoral degree in SLP and either state licensure or, where the state does not license SLPs, specified supervised clinical practicum and work experience plus a qualifying national examination. The employee must maintain a license in good standing and meet continuing education requirements applicable to state practice. Computer skills, including use of programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care, are required.

Requirements

Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).
Be licensed as an SLP in the state where services are provided; or, if practicing in a state that does not license SLPs, successfully complete 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or be accumulating supervised clinical experience), perform at least nine months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master's or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field, and successfully complete a national SLP examination approved by the HHS Secretary.
Proficient computer skills, including entering data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Maintain a license in good standing with the state board at all times.
Meet continuing education requirements under state practice requirements.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients within 24 hours or one business day of physician referral; document the reason for any delay in the medical record.
Develop an effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from the referring physician.
Treat patients according to the physician's treatment plan.
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and related activities in accordance with the state practice act.
Communicate patient progress, problems, and plans to the supervisor and other health team members.
Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
Participate in in-service training for facility staff.
Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, and recertification documentation in accordance with the state practice act and governmental and third-party payer requirements.
Record treatment changes according to policy and procedures.
Instruct patients' 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.
Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
Supervise Speech Clinical Fellows (CFY), if applicable, and assist nursing with training Restorative Aides.