Speech Therapist

Licensed Speech Therapist COVID VACCINATION IS REQUIRED BASICFUNCTION Thelicensed therapist evaluates and treats patients and communicates withpatients, clients and team members. The licensed therapist maintainsdocumentation of services in the medical record. Conducts in-services andtraining for patients, clients and team members on an ongoing basis inrestorative techniques. CHARACTERISTICDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Supervise TherapistAssistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan ofcare and patient related activities per state practice act and reimbursementregulations Demonstrate apositive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients andteam members Consistentlyattends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off Maintainsproductivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs Demonstrates consistentknowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations Evaluate patientsbased upon the physician referral/orders Develop effectivetreatment plans with functional, goal based outcomes and ensure approval/orders for services from referring physician Treat patientsaccording to treatment plan Record clinicaldocumentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines Record dailytreatment charges per approved billing guidelines Instruct familiesand nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs Participate indischarge planning Communicate withsupervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problemsand plans Participate ininterdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization reviewmeetings, and other meetings as required or directed Participate inin-service training program for other staff at the facility Participate infacility performance improvement programs Coordinatewith members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, andother staff within the Rehab department Performother duties as required or directed Screenpatients based upon identified need Assistwith cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department Securenecessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients Reportany problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it ismaintained in good working order Travelor float between facilities as determined by supervisor and patient needs QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/LICENSURE Graduate of an accredited college or university with a validstate license or eligibility to obtain license in state where services areprovided. Proof of COVID Vaccination is required to be eligible for this position Senior Philanthropy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class

Created: 2024-11-09