Speech Therapist Part Time (Mon-Fri) 4 hours

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing -

GENERAL PURPOSE :

To provide direct patient care and support activities which build and maintain a CareRite Center.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : 1. Provides patient treatments which meet patient needs and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with CareRite Centers clinical procedures. This includes but is not limited to : Performing accurate, comprehensive patient evaluations. Developing effective plan of treatment and obtaining appropriate approvals from referring physician. Supervising Clinical Fellowship, students and / or Aides in direct patient care and patient related activities according to facility policy as well as State and Federal requirements. Communicating with supervisor and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, and treatment plans. Instructing patient’s families and / or nursing staff in specified follow through programs. Interviewing patients and families regarding previous level of functioning, life style and current and future expectations for recovery. Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for problem-solving and clinical best practice. Evaluating patients within required timeframe as per CareRite Centers and facility policies. 2. Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with CareRite Centers, regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements. This includes but is not limited to : Recording Screens / Resident Needs Reviews, evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with CareRite Centers and facility Policies and Procedures. Recording treatment charges accurately and insuring that documentation is consistent with billing data. Writing specific, objective documentation that is outcome oriented and details the patient’s needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date. Includes specific, objective measurable goals. Managing Medicare Medical Review and Denials process in conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation and therapy staff. Acquiring and documenting consents / approvals for treatment when necessary. 3. Consistently demonstrates CareRite Centers and facility interdisciplinary approach to patient care. This includes but is not limited to : Integrating findings of other members of the interdisciplinary team in treatment assessment and recommendations. Integrating input from patient and family in treatment assessment and recommendations. Preparing for and providing meaningful contributions to the rehab team conferences, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, family conferences, and caregiver training sessions. Collaborating with and informing facility staff in areas of patient progress.

Educating members of the team in areas of expertise.

Working with facility to teach documentation practices which assist the therapy team.

Communicating effectively with discharge planners.

4. Contributes to professional development of self and others. This includes but is not limited

to :

Utilizing continuing education to achieve targeted quality improvements.

Interacting with peer therapist at local acute hospitals and other environments, if appropriate.

Presenting at weekly rehab team conferences, facility in-services, and professional conferences.

Maintaining a current body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars,

professional journals, and peers.

Meeting continuing education requirements of regulatory agencies.

5. Aids in building and maintaining CareRite Centers and facility’s reputation as an

unparalleled provider of rehab to the elderly by contribution as a professional member of the

staff. This includes but is not limited to :

Consistently demonstrating CareRite Centers and facility’s core values in interaction with coworkers,

patients and families, with all other persons involved with the patient’s care, and the

general public.

Consistently demonstrating professional standards as outlined in the facility”s Employee

Handbook and as communicated by CareRite Centers and facility’s management.

Contributing to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem-solving methods and

accepting new ideas, constructive criticism, or advice from others.

Contributing to marketing activities as introduced by facility and CareRite Centers.

Demonstrating superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive

communication.

6. Demonstrates safe working practices. This includes but is not limited to :

Identifying and correcting safety hazards or notifying the facility or the Director of Rehabilitation

so that safety hazards will be immediately remedied.

Maintaining work areas in safe and orderly fashion.

Maintaining equipment in safe working order by facilitation annual calibration.

Using proper body mechanics during treatments of patients and during support activities.

Using universal safety precautions.

Wearing appropriate protective equipment.

Required Skills

1. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :

Knowledge of Speech and Language Pathology evaluation and treatment techniques.

Able to supervise and direct students and aides.

Understanding the principles of physical modalities employed in Speech Language Pathology.

Knowledge of use of swallow, communication and speech devices and training.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Ability to work with all types and levels of patients.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

2. Physical Requirements :

For Direct Patient Care :

Must be able to lift and transfer patients to and from all surfaces a minimum of 10 times per day.

Must be able to lift approximately 50-70 pounds a minimum of 10 times per day.

Must be able to perform CPR, if required.

Must be proficient with use of hands for repetitive grasping, pushing-pulling, and fine motor

manipulation.

Speech Language Pathologist will spend approximately 60-80% of time bending, stooping,

kneeling, and reaching while working with therapy patients.

Speech Language Pathologist will spend approximately 60-80% of time standing / walking.

For Support Activities :

Speech Language Pathologist will spend approximately 10-20% of time sitting at desk or terminal

entering data.

3. License / Certification / Registration :

Current Speech Language Pathologist Registration / State Licensure as required

Current CPR certification, if required.

Some facilities may require current state driver’s license.

4. Required Experience

Education :

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Speech Therapy from an accredited Speech Therapy

program.

Experience :

Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred

Experience in adult neurological, cardiac, and / or general rehabilitation is preferred.

Rate of pay Upto $43.00 per hour.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $43