What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapy Operations Manager position at Accel Therapies?
About Accel Therapies
We specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other therapies, providing evidence-based treatment programs for children with autism and developmental needs within a supportive environment.
Job Summary
The Speech Services Manager plays a crucial role in managing SLP services, overseeing clinical and administrative operations, ensuring quality assurance, and driving strategic growth across the company.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct Therapy:
- Assess and diagnose speech, language, and communication disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provide therapy and interventions to improve speech, language, and communication skills.
- Collaborate with BCBAs, BTs, and other ABA teammates to deliver integrated client care.
- Educate clients and their families about speech and language disorders and treatment options.
- Document client progress and maintain accurate treatment records.
- Utilize specialized equipment and technology to assist in diagnosis and treatment.
Clinical Quality Assurance:
- Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining electronic documentation system workflow and templates pertaining to SLP.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and quality assurance for SLP services, maintaining audits according to regulatory requirements.
- Plan, review, and monitor referrals for relevance and timeliness of service delivery.
- Regulatory compliance/quality assurance: ensure compliance with regulations for SLP services and assist units and the SLP department in maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Leadership:
- Exhibit leadership in SLP initiatives and ancillary responsibilities.
- Initiate program development and performance improvement projects for the SLP service.
- Ensure high utilization of authorized client SLP sessions.
- Meeet with key service personnel to promote effective services.
- Manage and supervise all clinical and support staff in all programs, providing career development opportunities.
- Develop staff clinical training programs and lead new hires through established activities.
Strategic Growth:
- Partner with Accel leadership to strategically plan the growth of the Speech service line across current and new markets.
- Support the SLP team and service line by traveling to other markets as needed.
- Foster relationships with community providers to build Accel's reputation and referral network.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to execute marketing strategies for growing Accel's speech business.
- Participate in continuing education to stay current with latest practices and techniques.
