PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside -

Speech Therapist

Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist plans, organizes and implements speech-language pathology and dysphagia services in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing the facility and as may be coordinated by the Director of Rehabilitation to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is delivered.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Screens, evaluates, develops, organizes and implements patient / resident care programs through the utilization of selected speech-language, swallowing and aural rehabilitation testing and treatment procedures.

Administers selected aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, cognitive and swallowing evaluation tests.

Evaluates, fits and adjusts adaptive and augmentative communication devices to assist the patient / resident in maximizing functional abilities.

Participates in conferences, consultations, Facility Care Plan meetings as needed, and educational programs designed to improve patient / resident care and staff performance as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Instructs patient / resident and family in speech-language pathology and dysphagia recommendations to be continued upon patient / resident discharge.

Consults with physicians concerning goals and treatment plans and monitors the presence of any contradictions to treatment.

Adhering to regulatory guidelines, ensures all speech-language pathology documentation / treatment conforms to documentation / billing policies and procedures, and meets requirements for third party payer documentation and reimbursement.

Participates in quality improvement studies and monitors program evaluation indicators.

Working with the Director of Rehabilitation, provides oversight and direction of the Rehab Tech and Volunteers and assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students.

Assists in the assurance that the physical surroundings and equipment are sanitary, orderly and free from conditions that may cause safety hazards.

Performs other duties as assigned and allowed by State Practice Acts and regulation.

Demonstrates working knowledge of and compliance with the facility Compliance program, policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.

Demonstrates compliance with the protection of patient / resident health information and company sensitive information including compliance with company policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited speech-language pathology Master’s program, eligible for licensure in the state in which the program is located, and has ASHA Certification or is in the Clinical Fellowship Year to complete that certification.

Ability to work flexible work hours to support state and federal resident care requirements.

Prior experience in long-term care is preferred.

Key Competencies

Customer Focus : Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services;

acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Integrity and Trust : Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner;

keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him / herself for personal gain.

Listening : Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he / she disagrees.

Conflict Management : Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; reads situations quickly; good at focused listening;

can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably; can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise.

Informing : Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit and / or organization;

provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.

Drive for Results : Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers;

very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Problem Solving : Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers;

can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.

Building Effective Teams : Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his / her team; shares wins and successes;

foster open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in a team.