Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

We offer the Following:

Premium Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Educational Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of Speech-language Pathology with a Master’s Degree or higher. Valid ASHA certification in Speech-Language Pathology .

Experience Required: Minimum of 1-year experience in a long-term care facility.

Professional Licensure and Certification Required: Must have a NYS license as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Valid ASHA certification in Speech-Language Pathology.

Essential Job Functions

Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs

Completes Speech-Language Pathology evaluations upon physician order

Establishes Speech-Language Pathology plan of care for treatments per physician order

Provides Speech-Language Pathology plan of treatments and modalities

Modifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on the resident’s response to specific treatment plan

Documents resident progress toward Speech-Language Pathology goals: Discharges residents from Speech-Language Pathology services when appropriate

Completes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy.

Demonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case management

Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy

Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures

Completes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policy

Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents

Participates in the discharge planning process with the interdisciplinary team

Submits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time frames

Possess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF setting

Complies with all facility policies and procedures

Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information

Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately

Recommends corrective action plan for all identified problems

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.

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