Speech Therapist- Part time

PACS•Fountain Valley, CA

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members, and documents services in medical records. The SLP also provides ongoing in-service training for facility staff. The role includes supervising Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in patient care, supervising clinical fellows when applicable, and helping nursing staff train Restorative Aides. The position requires a master’s or doctoral degree in SLP, applicable state licensure or specified qualifications in states that do not license SLPs, and ongoing compliance with state practice requirements. Proficiency with computer programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care is required. The essential functions involve frequent standing or walking, reaching, pushing or pulling, talking or hearing, and tasting or smelling. The role may also require exerting significant force, occasional sitting, and occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, as well as the ability to adjust focus. The work environment usually has low to moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with disabilities.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
State SLP license in the state where services are provided; alternatively, for practice in a state that does not license SLPs: completion of 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum or active accumulation of supervised clinical experience; 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 successful completion of a national SLP examination approved by the HHS Secretary.
Proficiency with computer skills, including data entry in programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Maintain a license in good standing with the state board.
Meet continuing education requirements under state practice rules.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients or residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients within 24 hours or one business day of physician referral, and document the reason for any delay in the medical record.
Develop treatment plans and obtain approval for services from the referring physician.
Treat patients 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 patient progress, problems, and plans.
Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
Provide in-service training for facility staff.
Document evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertifications, and other required records in accordance with the state practice act and 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 or residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
Supervise Speech Clinical Fellows when applicable and assist nursing with training Restorative Aides.