What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist - FT/PT/PRN position at Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living?
FT / PT / PRN Wage : $47 - $60 DOE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provides speech pathology services to patients according to licensure.
Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines.
Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one's personal protection and patient safety.
Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
Supports and participates in department operations and development.
Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care. ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES :
Performs evaluations pursuant to M.D.
orders, payer authorizations, and facility / payer source guidelines.
Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for the patients.
Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payers on the benefits and functional outcomes of interventions.
Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required.
Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with Supervisor.
Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.
Uses professional judgment to ensure safety or self, patients, and others at all times.
Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
Attends continuing education seminars / workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs, or techniques.
Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team, or facility in order to enhance one's clinical and professional knowledge and skills.
Provides assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.
Confers with Director of Rehab to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization.
Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification and credentialing.
Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team QUALIFICATIONS :
Graduate of an approved curriculum in Speech Language Pathology.
Able to practice unencumbered.
In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
Full knowledge of resident's rights.
Exudes professionalism in presentation.
Ability to multitask.
Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English. Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. #clinical95
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