Speech Language Pathologist Fulltime

Avante at Ocala is seeking a Fulltime Speech Language Pathologist to join our team!

We are a 133-bed skilled nursing facility located in Ocala FL. Our associates are committed individuals who desire to create an environment that fosters wellness, integrity, and success. At Avante, you will have the opportunity for advancement, learn new skills, meet new people, build rewarding professional and personal relationships, and improve the quality of life of those around you. We are focused on the whole person, a concept that includes families, colleagues, and communities. Simply put, our mission is you!

We offer benefits after 60 days of employment, Company paid Life and AD&D, 401(k) with an annual contribution, Paid Time off for FT and PT employees that start accruing your first day of employment. We also provide an excellent working environment with employee recognition programs and engagement.

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you would provide Speech-Language Pathologist services to residents, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions under physicians' orders. You shold have the ability to assess residents with communications and swallowing disorders, interpret and communicate results of assessments, design and execute appropriate treatment plans and document daily care as per established guidelines.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides Speech-Language Pathologist services to residents and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with department procedures.
• Conducts screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention / treatment.
• Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Monitors resident's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
• Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the resident in their own environment.
• Provides clinical information in a timely manner concerning safety and functional needs for discharge.
• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual Speech-Language Pathologist programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
• Develop, evaluate, plan, implement and follow-up on resident therapy programs.
• Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the resident.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
• Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
• Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
• Follows management direction.
• Assists with and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement program as directed.
• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to residents, family, and other team members.
• Participates in resident, family and staff education.
• Provides in-service education to the members of the resident's care team and education to the community.
• Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, residents, family members and facility personnel.
• Communicating orally or in writing with clarity and accuracy.
• Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
• Instructs patient, family and staff in appropriate patient specific Speech-Language Pathologist procedures or home program to allow carry over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities.
• Therapist maintains communication with supervisor concerning caseload fluctuations as appropriate.
• Establishes individual resident schedules in conjunction with other team members.
• Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short and long term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Organizing work area and work in progress so that minimum delay results with interruptions or substitutions.
• Coordinates treatment plan with resident, families and other team members.
• Documents results of resident's assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services.
• Records indirect time and billable treatment times according to department procedures.
• Adheres to department procedures regarding documentation of Speech-Language Pathologist services.
• Records skilled services provided on a daily basis, including time spent with direct patient care.
• Completes weekly progress notes, providing information related to patient progress and plan modification.
• Consistently documents and updates therapy intervention on the nursing care plan in accordance with established time frames.

Education and Experience :

Required

Preferred

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