Speech Therapist

Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards.

DESCRIPTION

• Build a strong Speech Language Therapy program
• Optimize the functionality and skills of patients
• Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of residents after a written order received from physician
• Screening of facility residents
• Completes all necessary documentation
• Attend all required meetings and in-services, including but not limited to family meetings, care plans, staffing, utilization review
• In conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, develop programs appropriate to the needs of the facility residents through the continuum of care
• Compliant with all infection control procedures and environmental protocol while following OBRA Resident’s Rights Guidelines
• Provide consultation and clinical supervision to SLP-CFY
• Maintain valid state license and awareness of issues related to the profession of SLP and healthcare environment
• Responsible for appropriate scheduling of residents
• Facilitates and completes family and facility staff in-services and education
• Assist the facility in meeting standards necessary to maintain state and federal certification
• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations
• Strong time management and ability to manage caseload
• Physical Demands: Required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job, some of which require a moderate to heavy category of physical demand

Push/Pull up to 300lbs, Standing, Sitting, Sustained Squatting, Repetitive Stooping, Trunk Twisting, Sustained Kneeling, Sustained & Repetitive Forward Reaching, Stair Climbing, Walking, Grasping, Fine Motor, Lifting

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Speech and Hearing Sciences
• State Licensure or proof of registration to complete Clinical Fellowship year in Speech Pathology followed by certification
• ASHA certification or proof of ASHA certification through grandfathering process

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Senior Living experience preferred
• PDPM knowledge
• Experience with therapy software/EMR
• Medicaid case mix knowledge