About this opportunity
Vertis Therapy lists this Speech Language Pathologist Full Time or Part Time opportunity in new whiteland, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Vertis Therapy is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist for a Full-Time or Part-Time position in a large, vibrant assisted and independent living community in New Whiteland. Join a team that values your clinical expertise and provides the flexibility to create a schedule that works for you.
What We Offer
Full-Time or Part-Time schedule with flexibility to fit your lifestyle
1:1 treatments
Opportunity to build meaningful, lasting relationships with residents
Work in a spacious, well-established assisted and independent living community
Supportive team culture that values your clinical expertise
Primary Job Function
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients in accordance with orders from a physician through the use of therapeutic procedures designed to address deficits in speech, language, hearing, swallowing, and cognition and improve independence, safety, and quality of life. The Speech-Language Pathologist participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing support and information within the area of speech therapy.
Primary Responsibilities
Review available patient information and evaluate the impact of this information on the assessment and treatment process.
Conduct and document thorough functional assessments of patients utilizing standardized procedures.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and containing achievable functional goals.
Comply with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines.
Record patient progress in the patient record at least every seven (7) days.
Revise treatment plans as needed throughout the treatment process.
Document the course of treatment in a clear, concise manner, including a discharge summary utilizing the prescribed format.
Orient patients to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs.
Work with nursing staff, patients, and families to maximize patients' functional abilities.
Establish and instruct patients and families/caregivers in exercises and therapeutic procedures to be continued following discharge.
Assist in the referral process when patients require additional services following discharge.
Maintain current knowledge of community resources.
Attend and participate in rehabilitation team conferences regarding patient progress, problems, or needs.
Attend and participate in other department and facility meetings as required.
Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical accuracy.
Participate in the quality improvement process by responding appropriately to medical record audits, patient/referral source satisfaction surveys, safety activities, and regulatory requirements.
Act in compliance with Vertis Therapy policies and procedures and federal, professional organization, regulatory, and professional standards and guidelines.
Promote the programs and services of Vertis Therapy through formal and informal interactions with the community.
Perform other duties as assigned and required.
Requirements Master of Science degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
Current license/certification in the state of practice.
Prefer minimum one (1) year experience in geriatric rehabilitation.
Must meet the educational requirements for certification and be in the process of accumulating the supervised experience or meet the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology granted by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Adequate computer skills in order to complete required job duties and computerized documentation.
Demonstrated competency in applying principles, methods, materials and equipment used in speech therapy.
Demonstrated competency in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in speech therapy.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
Who can apply
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