Speech Therapist
Experience individualized care at an Extended Care affiliated facility. Each facility’s highly skilled clinical and therapy teams are well-versed in delivering specialized services that are centered around your specific needs, interests, and capabilities.
This steadfast dedication ensures a smoother and safer transition during your recuperation process. With a wide array of services available, Extended Care facilities are fully equipped to address your healthcare needs.
We always aim to offer the highest started of care at all times. Our passion for individual, innovative, and compassionate care is what makes us special, and know that both our residents and team members are well taken care of is what sets us apart.
Our facility is looking for dynamic and compassionate individuals to help enrich the lives of our residents, making every day vibrant with beautiful smiles and tender care.
We are seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist to Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality speech language pathology services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principles and practices of speech language pathology and with facility policies and procedures.
Evaluates patients, develops initial and ongoing treatment plans, develops discharge plans, supervises assistants and aides, contributes to case management and provides quality patient care.
Maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhances and expands client relations with facilities and their staff.
Adheres to applicable state regulations concerning speech language pathology. Refers patients for treatment to other disciplines as appropriate.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our Full-time team members which includes :
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401(K) Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
- Voluntary life and disability insurance
- Daily Pay - access your earnings on your own schedule
- APPRECIATE YOU PERKS our team members enjoy substantial savings on Electronics, Appliances, Apparel, Cars, Flowers, Fitness Memberships, Gift Cards, Groceries, Hotels, Movie Tickets, Rental Cars, Special Events, Theme Parks, And More!
Speech Therapists must have the following :
Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology. Current American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) certificate of clinical competency in speech language pathology or current eligibility for certification process by following ASHA and facility guidelines for the clinical fellowship year experience.
Valid state license. Valid driver’s license.
Experience : care and one year of successful clinical management.
The Speech Therapist will :
- Optimize physical ability of patients in facilities by performing the following activities : Screening of all residents;
- evaluating and treating all patients who could benefit from intervention as referred by a state approved referral source;
- complying with Minimum Data Set (MDS) procedures and effective care planning; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives;
and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patients family, the staff, and other professionals as appropriate.
- Serves as a consultant to therapy and facility staff and provides family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate.
- Build a strong rehabilitation practice by performing the following activities :
- Establishing and maintaining courteous and helpful interaction patterns with staff, patients, and families which reflect sensitivity to individuals needs and a problem solving approach;
- actively integrating therapy’s role into facility and interdisciplinary treatment team; contributing to facility patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff / department head, and family conference activities / communications;
- establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with other health care professionals and colleagues in the community;
- making appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team, developing and implementing new programs / techniques to enhance rehabilitation services;
- adhering to established facility policies and procedures related to environment safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control and emergency situations;
adhering to the requirements of the patients’ Bill of Rights.
Continue professional development by : expanding and enhancing clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with manages, therapist and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities;
maintaining valid state license; obtaining membership and participating in professional and community organizations; maintaining awareness of issues related to the profession and the health care environment.
Maintain administration requirements by : submitting billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner, assisting in collection of statistics and updating records;
informing appropriate staff and managers of patient progress and facility issues; and contributing to facility rehab goals and plans.
- Understand managed care, prospective payment system (PPS) billing, and treatment guidelines.
- Must embrace the team concept and interdisciplinary care.
- Maintain confidentiality of facility and patient information.
- Ability to travel between facilities efficiently during scheduled hours.
- Ability to work varying hours, including weekends and holidays.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.
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