Speech Therapist

Genesis Healthcare System

10d

About The Position

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always. Position Details: Work Shift: Varied Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Department: Pediatric Rehab Overview of Position: Responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing structured treatment of patients. Provides group and/or individual programs to a variety of diagnoses and presenting symptoms.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited school of Speech Pathology.
Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology or licensed Speech Therapist, from an accredited school of Speech Pathology or equivalent.
Incumbent must have: a. Current Ohio Speech-Language Pathologist license and certificate of Clinical Competence OR b. Current Ohio Speech-Language Pathology Conditional licensure and obtain certificate of Clinical Competence within nine (9) months of hire.
Attention to detail.
Minimum of one clinical rotation in a Rehabilitation Services setting (e.g., Acute Rehab, SNF, Acute Medical, Outpatient, Home Health).
Valid drivers license and proof of auto liability insurance (HomeCare).
Ability to lift, move, ambulate, or maneuver patients (minimum of 50 lbs) to administer therapy is required.
Ability to observe, hear, analyze, and interpret patient responses to evaluate progress is required.
Ability to read, write, and explain moderately complex information to other hospital/HomeCare staff.
Ability to deal with aggressive patients both physically and verbally (HomeCare requirement)
May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off.
All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays, and emergency shifts as required.
Employee may be required to travel to other floors, hospital locations, campuses, and/or to drive to other locations.
Must walk on uneven terrain; drive automobile and travel to multiple sites. (HomeCare Requirement)

Responsibilities

Collects/interprets diagnostic data and its clinical relevance when making assessments, while considering current presentation and past medical/clinical history.
Demonstrates proficiency in performing patient assessment, development of treatment plans, and patient specific goals.
Supervises and directs patient treatment activities of SLP/CFY’s and/or students.
Initiates patient care activities in reasonable/timely manner and strictly adheres to department guidelines regarding a patient’s treatment schedule.
Ensures patient charges are accurately captured and submitted within 24 hours of treatment.
Completes program specialist competency/checklist of expectations, as appropriate to current position. (In-Patient only)
Completes annual competencies as appropriate to position including age specific competencies.
Completes documentation that is accurate, complete, timely, legible, and consistent with department documentation policies and regulatory agencies.
Demonstrates willingness and competency to be cross-trained as appropriate to credentials, licensure, and scope of practice and department need.
Assists with orientation of new staff and/or students.
Performs other functions as assigned