What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Mountain View Care Center?
$2500 Sign-on Bonus for Part-time only
Mountain View Care Center has an URGETNT need for an experienced Part-Time or PRN Speech Language Pathologist in Boulder City, NV. Looking for a consistent schedule for 20 hours/week with an amazing DOR and in-house team
We are an 87 Bed in-house facility where our staff is dedicated to providing comprehensive skilled care, being caring and compassionate, and creating an intentional home-like experience for your loved one. We set our focus on the individual—providing quality care to meet their unique needs. With a wide range of services available, and a highly qualified team, your loved one will receive a plan that is personalized to them.
The primary responsibility of the Speech Language Therapist is to prevent, evaluate, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders as ordered by physician. In this role, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.
- Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client's independence and functioning
- Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders
- Provide training and education to client, family, caregivers and other professionals as a subject matter expert
- Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician
- Supervise as appropriate, provisional licensees, students including Clinical Fellowship year externs (CFY) and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards
- Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice
- Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation
- Perform screening rounds as directed by Director of Rehabilitation to assess for client needs and environmental safety
- Provide recommendations to Director of Rehab and other team members opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other updates
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- Knowledge of current Speech Therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
- Current, active Speech Therapy License (required)
- Current ASHA certification