Speech Therapist- Part time

PACS Group•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. This role supervises Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in patient care and related activities in accordance with the state practice act, and may supervise Clinical Fellows and assist nursing with training Restorative Aides.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist where services are provided; in a state that does not license SLPs, meet the stated supervised clinical practicum, supervised service, and national examination requirements.
Proficiency with computer skills, including entering data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Maintain a Speech Therapist license in good standing and meet continuing education requirements under state practice rules.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients within 24 hours, or one business day, of physician referral; if evaluation is delayed, document the reason 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 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.
Provide in-service training for other facility staff.
Document evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertifications, and treatment changes in accordance with applicable practice acts, policies, and payer requirements.
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 Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) or 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 CFY Speech Clinical Fellows, if applicable, and assist nursing with training Restorative Aides.