Speech Therapist PRN

Longhorn Village•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Longhorn Village, a not-for-profit retirement community, is seeking a Speech Therapist with a strong positive attitude toward customer service. This role involves evaluating and treating patients, maintaining documentation, and conducting in-services and training. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in geriatric care, be able to motivate residents and staff, and strive for excellence while working towards facility goals. The position requires effective communication, adherence to regulatory guidelines, and participation in various team meetings and patient care conferences.

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 a 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

Strong positive attitude toward customer service.
Genuine interest in geriatric care.
Ability to motivate while maintaining relationships with staff and residents.
Strives to do the best job possible, be creative, and work towards accomplishing facility goals.

Responsibilities

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