SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST SLP

Overview :

At FutureCare, we offer something different. Our family-owned company provides consistent schedules, generous benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

With 35 years of business, we have been Voted 12 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as Top Workplaces and recognized in US Newsweek as Best Nursing Homes , FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care.

We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Nurse Retention Bonus, Flex / Advance Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and a 401K Plan.

Responsibilities :

• On referral, evaluates the impact of available resident information on the assessment and treatment process.
• Conducts and documents a thorough assessment of the resident to determine and diagnose communicative deficits and equipment needs.
• Develops and implements an individualized treatment program based on the initial evaluation and containing achievable functional goals.
• Complies with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines described in facility policy and procedures.
• Complete appropriate documentation in the residents medical record following each treatment session.
• Revises the residents treatment program, as needed, based upon resident performance.
• Documents the course of treatment in a clear, concise discharge summary utilizing a prescribed format.
• Orients residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Informs residents of any potential risk during any procedure.
• Works with nursing staff, resident and families to maximize residents use of functional abilities.
• Orients residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Informs residents of any potential risk during any procedure.
• Works with nursing staff, resident and families to maximize residents use of functional abilities.
• Instructs residents and family / other caregiver about therapeutic procedures to be continued by the resident following discharge.
• Assists in the referral process when a resident requires additional services following discharge. Maintains current knowledge of community resources.

Team Member :

• Abides by the standards identified in FutureCares Statement of Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan.
• Attends and participates in rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problems or needs.
• Attends and participates in other department / facility meetings, as required.
• Participates in and / or provides in-service education sessions.
• Participates in the quality improvement process by responding appropriately to results of medical record audits, resident satisfaction surveys, safety activities, and regulatory requirements.
• Promotes the programs and services of formal and informal interactions with the community.
• Acts in compliance with facility, regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
• Adheres to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Graduate of an approved program in Speech / Language Pathology culminating in the receipt of a Masters or Doctoral Degree.
• Valid license in Speech Language Pathology services at the clinical level in the state of Maryland.
• Certification by the American Speech / Language / Hearing Association.
• Demonstrated competency in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in Speech / Language Pathology to the resident population served in this facility.
• Ability to assess resident needs and develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• SLP Clinical Fellowhip are welcome
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