Speech Language Pathologist-Skilled Nursing Facility-SNF SLP
Employer located in Springfield, MO
(Full time)

SPEECH THERAPY POSITION IN A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
FACILITY INFORMATION:
This facility is a great place for therapists to work and to begin their career. We currently employ highly trained healthcare professionals and we would like you to join our team.
From seasoned professionals to new graduates, our employees can determine what works for them in terms of geographic location, practice setting, and community. We will provide a competitive compensation plan and a full range of employee benefits.
This facility recognizes the value of supporting our employees in their desire to enhance their professional skills and good patient care practices. This facility supports professional growth by offering Continuing Education opportunities through our Education and Compliance Department. These company seminars are in addition to providing funds for attending outside continuing education opportunities.
SPEECH THERAPY:
Provides and directs Speech Therapy services to patients to include assessment and treatment, development and implementation of programs, and related professional in-services. Performs duties under the direction of physician’s orders.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides Speech Therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Speech Therapy Department procedures.
• Conduct screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family, and other team members.
• Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
• Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Coordinates treatment plan with resident, family, and other team members.
• Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
• Recommends and obtains appropriate equipment to improve patient’s communication. Instructs patient, family and staff in use of augmentative communication devices.
• Participates in discharge planning including programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the resident in his or her own environment.
• Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services.
• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the health care professional.
• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Programs as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS:
• Full-time benefits start at 30 hrs/week- Medical, dental, vision, 401K!
• PTO and 6 Company Paid Holidays!
• Great continuing education reimbursement program!
REQUIREMENTS:
• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year
• Current state licensure or license eligible.


Telly Telhan
Therapist Advocate
Toll Free 1-877-221-2981
Fax: 301-657-5651
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( AllHealthcareJobs Job ID:530702 last updated on 12/15/2009)


        
         

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