Speech Language Pathologist at Midland

Description

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Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Department: Therapy

Reports to: Rehab Director, EDO

Summary:

Evaluates patients and develop speech language programs in collaboration with the physician and provides speech language therapy. Instruct, motivate and assist patients in reaching therapy goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the patients as related to Speech Therapy needs in consultation with physician.
• Makes revisions to the plans and goals based on changes inpatient status in consultation with physician.
• Administers diagnostic speech and language assessment tools, as indicated
• Assesses patient status and recommends, in writing to the patient's physician, the need for a rehabilitation program, either restorative or maintenance.
• Upon receipt of the Physician's orders, interprets and implements those services and programs related to Speech Therapy. Ensures these orders are carried out in a professional manner satisfying professional ethics, patient rights and State and Federal codes and regulations.
• Assist in coordinating speech therapy programs with other appropriate health care providers/disciplines providing services to the patient.
• Completes and submits required documentation within established Century Rehabilitation guidelines.
• Facilitates effective communication amongst other clinicians providing care.
• Observes and evaluates the performance of those assisting in the speech program and provides guidance as necessary.

• Re-evaluates the patient's progress and therapy program making changes as necessary and under the physician's direction.

• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences as applicable and maintains ongoing communication with all disciplines involved in the patient Plan of Care.
• Contacts the physician with any changes in patient status or program, obtaining new orders.
• Maintain current, accurate clinical records; timely charts changes in patient condition, adverse reactions, problems with informal supports and reports such to supervisor.  Ensures that records are written the day service is rendered and reflect the current condition of the patient.
• Interpret Medicare guidelines. Responsible to obtain prior approvals as required by third party payers.
• Supervises and/or executes all skilled treatment programs as prescribed by the Plan of Care.
• Schedule patients with other team members.
• Instructs the patient, family, nurses in the use of self-help devices which are determined to be necessary for the patient's rehabilitation.
• Provides client/family education as appropriate.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the Mission, Purpose, and Philosophy.
• Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity, and honesty.
• Takes initiative and responsibility for decisions as an individual and as a company. Exhibits commitment to personal and companywide goals.
• Participates in the ongoing development of competencies, capabilities, technology and the resources needed to achieve high standards of efficiency and effectiveness
• Treats employees, patients, and business partners with respect. Fosters teamwork by trusting and supporting each other while encouraging collaboration at all levels of the organization.
• Maintains proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, required in-services and other meetings as requested.
• Utilizes material, equipment, and time in a safe, beneficial, and cost-effective manner.
• Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Observe infection control and standard precautions.
• Performs client/family education as appropriate.
• Perform in-services as requested.
• Utilizes correct coding for services provided.
• Accepts responsibility to maintain patient loads compatible with work settings and company standards.
• Follows established productivity requirements.
• Maintains courteous, respectful and informative approach in all facility interactions.
• Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers and/or to accept additional assignments as requested to support the department's efficiency and goals.
• Responds to all Management/ Administration requests for information and assists in a timely and courteous manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Qualification Requirements:

Master's Degree and necessary clinical training in Speech Language Pathology. Current license/ registration by state of hire as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulation. The ability to write reports and business correspondence, including but not limited to effectively present information, respond to questions from a group of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Other Qualifications:

Physical Demands:

Able to lift up to 50 pounds, perform one-person transfer under routine and emergency situations, reposition a bedbound patient alone and able to sit, stand, bend stoop, kneel, pull, climb, reach, lift, and perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities.  May be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some facility or home settings. May be exposed to high crime areas within the service community.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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