Speech Therapist PRN

LONGHORN VILLAGE•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Longhorn Village is a not-for-profit retirement community with a Life Care contract that guarantees independent living for our residents, plus a full continuum of on-site care that includes assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation. We are seeking a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a Speech Therapist. This person will have a genuine interest in geriatric care and be able to motivate while maintaining relationship with staff and residents. The right candidate will always strive to do the best job possible, to be creative and to work towards accomplishing facility goals. The licensed Speech-Language Therapist evaluates and treats patients and communicates with patients, clients and team members. The licensed therapist maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Conducts in-services and training for patients, clients and team members on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or university with a valid state license or eligibility to obtain license in state where services are provided with Certificate of Clinical Competence/CCC as awarded by ASHA.
Must be able to read regulations and write clearly.
Must be able to communicate in courteous, friendly manner.
Ability to effectively manage and direct subordinates.
Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, governmental agencies/personnel and the general public.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc, that are necessary for providing quality resident care.

Nice To Haves

Genuine interest in geriatric care
Ability to motivate while maintaining relationship with staff and residents
Strive to do the best job possible, to be creative and to work towards accomplishing facility goals.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients and team members.
Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
Evaluates patients based upon the physician referral/orders.
Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal based outcomes and ensure approval/orders for services from referring physicians.
Treat patients according to treatment plan.
Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs.
Participate in discharge planning.
Communicates with supervisor and other health staff regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meeting as required or directed.
Participates in in-service training.
Coordinates with members of other departments, attending physicians and other staff within the Rehab department.
Screen patients based upon identified need.
Assures that the equipment and supply needs of the department are maintained and any change of needs is recommended to the administrator.
Assure that the facility as well as rehab area is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
Maintain work area and keep the department in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing.