Speech Therapist, PRN

PACS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and supervising Speech Language Pathologist Assistants. The role requires effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members, as well as participation in various meetings and training programs. Accurate record-keeping and adherence to state practice acts and facility policies are essential. The therapist will also instruct families and nursing staff on maintenance programs and participate in discharge planning. Additionally, the role may involve acting as a clinical preceptor for students and CFY/RFP Speech Language Pathologists.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathologist Therapy
Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Licensed as an Speech Therapist in the state.
Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.

Nice To Haves

Graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Speech Language Therapy.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients within twenty four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral.
Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
Supervise Speech Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
Participate in in services training program for other staff in the facility.
Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Speech and Language Pathologist in the Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
Participate in discharge planning.
Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY/RFP Speech Language Pathologist and student programs.
Comply with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Bureau State Practice Act and the facility policy and procedures.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.
Supervises CFY – Speech Clinical Fellows, if applicable, and assists nursing with training of Restorative Aides.