Contract-Speech Therapist (ST) needed ASAP!!

FullShift Staffing•East Porterville, CA

17h

About The Position

The Speech Therapist assists patients with illnesses, injuries, or disabilities that affect their ability to communicate effectively. The role also 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 therapist is responsible for patient evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with company guidelines, professional standards, physician orders, and patient needs. The position is based in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting and involves collaboration with patients, families, physicians, other rehabilitation professionals, facility staff, and the broader healthcare team. The job is advertised as a contract position in East Porterville, California. FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment in employment.

Requirements

Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care in 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 evaluate patients and develop treatment plans consistent with physician orders and the patient's medical condition.
Ability to perform tests and complex treatments individually or with assistance as needed.
Ability to document clinical evaluations, treatment progress, plans of care, and related records in a timely manner.
Ability to collaborate with healthcare team members and demonstrate courtesy, compassion, and respect.

Responsibilities

Direct quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education, and documentation.
Provide therapeutic rehabilitation services for 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 short- and long-term treatment goals consistent with physician orders and the patient's overall medical condition.
Carry out patient care plans and determine appropriate patient progression within the established care plan.
Apply knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement systems.
Develop treatment plans and obtain referring physician approval for services.
Participate in patient care planning and utilization review meetings.
Provide patient care appropriate to a skilled nursing facility setting, including standardized speech and language assessments, swallowing evaluations, treatment planning, and progress monitoring.
Perform tests and complex treatments individually or with assistance as needed.
Collaborate with occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians, and other healthcare team members regarding patient treatment programs and progress.
Document evaluations, treatment progress notes, discharge summaries, plans of care, progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical records in a timely manner.
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 appropriateness for services, analyze needs, and provide care as ordered by a physician.
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 organizations on case management needs and requirements.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned or changed, with or without notice.