Speech Therapist

Job Summary : The primary purpose of this position is to provide Speech-Language Pathology services for disorders of speech, voice, swallowing and language; plans appropriate Speech-language Pathology services; provides treatment in accordance with accepted professional standards; and participates in the general functioning of the rehabilitation therapy department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas :

• Demonstrates working knowledge of skilled restorative therapy and maintenance programs
• Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs
• Completes Speech-Language Pathology evaluations upon physician order
• Establishes Speech-Language Pathology plan of care for treatments per physician order
• Provides Speech-Language Pathology plan of treatments and modalities
• Modifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on the resident’s response to specific treatment plan
• Documents resident progress toward Speech-Language Pathology goals
• Discharges residents from Speech-Language Pathology services when appropriate
• Completes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy.
• Supervises unlicensed assistive personnel
• Provides resident, staff and family education and in-servicing
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case management
• Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy
• Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements
• Strives to meet productivity / efficiency goals and self-initiates corrective action plan for non-attainment
• Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures
• Completes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policy
• Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents
• Participates in the discharge planning process with the interdisciplinary team
• Participates in facility meetings and committees as assigned
• Submits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time frames
• Participates in internal audits as directed
• Possess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF setting
• Utilizes proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities.
• Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Speech-Language Pathology and practices within acceptable professional standards
• Complies with all facility policies and procedures
• Respects all residents all resident rights
• Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately
• Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures
• Keeps Facility Rehabilitation manager informed and updated appropriately
• Recommends corrective action plan for all identified problems
• Maintains a positive working relationship between the rehabilitation department and other departments
• Maintains high standards of professional conduct
• Adheres to dress code, wears name badge; appearance is professional, neat and clean. No long artificial nails, no large or long dangling jewelry, no large dangling earrings.
• Maintains resident confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) and QAPI activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility.
• Makes eye contact, smiles and greets others by name
• Make an effort to get to know team members, residents and their families.
• Learn about and deliver on the needs of the residents
• Do what you say you will do
• Follow up in a timely manner
• Take time to listen to and understand others
• Recognize and share successes of our Life in Balance culture in action
• Be willing to help others
• Reach out and ask for help when needed
• Speak positively about our care center and the people who live & work here
• Bring positivity and fun to the work environment
• Accept and learn from mistakes
• Be flexible and adaptive to changes in the work environment
• Seek to find solutions to problems
• Take responsibility for the quality of your work
• Seek out information you need to be your best
• Share your knowledge and expertise to help others
• Be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about our care center and what we do
• Communicate and work together across departments

Regulatory Requirements :

Language Skills :

Skills :

Physical Demands :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident care.