What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist PRN position at AristaCare at Meadow Springs?
Speech Language Pathologist - PRN
Job Position: Speech Language Pathologist for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility
Job Type: PRN
Job Purpose: To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Speech Language Pathologist services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by DOR, Administrator, or Regional support team to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.
Job Functions:
- Provide Speech Language Pathologist services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.
- Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of Speech Language Pathologist services.
- Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
- Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
- Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the need for intervention/ treatment.
- Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
- Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
- Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
- Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
- To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in Net Health EMR systems
Education & Requirements:
- Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Must have an active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice
- Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification -
- Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, Dental, Vision
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