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Job description
Speech-Language Pathologist SLP
Status: Part-Time
Schedule: Days
Location: Avamere Rehab of Newport, 835 SW 11th St, Newport, OR 97365
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Speech-Language Pathologist is to assist in providing and directing all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers. Actively participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.
Key Responsibilities
Provides speech pathology services to patients according to licensure
Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines
Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one's personal protection and patient safety
Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education
Supports and participates in department operations and development
Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care
Associate Responsibilities
Performs evaluations pursuant to M.D. orders, payer authorizations, and facility/payer source guidelines
Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for the best functional outcome for the patients
Educates staff, other health care professionals and third-party payers on the benefits and functional outcomes of interventions
Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required
Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with the Supervisor
Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention
Uses professional judgment to ensure safety or self, patients, and others at all times
Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication
Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs, or techniques.
Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team, or facility to enhance one's clinical and professional knowledge and skills
Provides assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care
Confers with the Director of Rehab to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization
Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification, and credentialing
Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner
Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team
Requirements and Qualifications
Education
Graduate from an approved curriculum in Speech Language Pathology
Able to practice unencumbered
In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
Experience
Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
Full knowledge of residents' rights
Exudes professionalism in presentation
Ability to multitask
Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment
Benefits
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible
401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave
EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits
Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company
Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
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Worksite address
newport, OR, 97365, US
Who can apply
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