What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Pathologist position at Sovereign Healthcare Group?
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This position is designed for a highly motivated and independent SLP. This position offers opportunities to assist in the rehabilitation of elderly individuals in the areas of Dysphagia, Cognition, Speech, Language and Voice. This position requires the ability to complete standardized testing and create personalized plans of care for our residents.
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Responsibilities
- Identify and meet patient goals and needs based on holistic assessment and functional reassessments during patient care
- Conduct, evaluate and document a thorough functional and comprehensive assessment/evaluation of the patient/resident, utilizing standardized procedures, with use of point of service documentation when appropriate. Assessment of home/vocational and equipment needs when appropriate
- Develop and implement an individualized treatment plan based on resident needs and containing achievable functional goals
- Document the course of treatment in a clear concise discharge summary utilizing a prescribed format
- Work with nursing staff, resident and families to maximize resident's use of functional abilities
- Assist and support on weekends, as needed, in order to meet patient needs and Medicare standards for seven day a week therapy provision
- Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
- Instruct residents and family/other caregiver about exercise programs and therapeutic procedures to be continued by the resident at home following treatment
- Attend and participate in, or provide information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problems or needs
- Attend and participate in other department/facility meetings, along with marketing and sales team as required
- Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Inform residents of any potential risk during any procedures with documentation recorded in the EMR System
- Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected for your position at your particular facility/facilities
Skills
- Clinical experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist/CFY Candidates would be considered for this position
- Act in compliance with national and state regulatory and ASHA standards and guidelines
- Current knowledge of treatment practices
- Demonstrate a knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third party reimbursement guidelines
- Exhibit professional behavior at all times
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Valid, active license to practice Speech-Language Pathology within the state of hire
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42