Speech Therapist-Fulltime

PACS•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Therapist evaluates patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in the medical record must clearly define the cause for delay. The role involves developing effective treatment plans, obtaining approval for services from the referring physician, and treating patients per the physician's plan. The therapist will supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and patient-related activities, following the state practice act. Communication with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans is essential. Participation in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation Conferences is required as needed. The position also includes participating in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility. Recording evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, and recertification documentation according to the Speech and Language Pathologist in the Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements is a key responsibility. Treatment changes must be recorded per policy and procedures. The therapist will instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services, and participate in discharge planning. Acting as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY/RFP Speech-Language Pathologist and student programs is also part of the role. Compliance with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Bureau State Practice Act and facility policies and procedures is mandatory. The ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues is crucial.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathologist Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Speech-Language 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.
Standing and /or walking very frequently.
Sitting occasionally.
Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
Talking and /or hearing very frequently.
Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects.
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Supervises CFY – Speech Clinical Fellows, if applicable, and assists nursing with training of Restorative Aides.

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.