Speech Therapist
Job Description
The primary purpose of this position is to provide Speech-Language Pathology services for disorders of speech, voice, swallowing and language; plans appropriate Speech-language Pathology services; provides treatment in accordance with accepted professional standards; and participates in the general functioning of the rehabilitation therapy department.
Demonstrates working knowledge of skilled restorative therapy and maintenance programs
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.
Supervises unlicensed assistive personnel
Provides resident, staff and family education and in-servicing
Demonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case management
Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy
Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements
Strives to meet productivity / efficiency goals and self-initiates corrective action plan for non-attainment
Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures
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
Participates in facility meetings and committees as assigned
Submits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time frames
Participates in internal audits as directed
Possess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF setting
Utilizes proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities.
Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Speech-Language Pathology and practices within acceptable professional standards
Complies with all facility policies and procedures
Respects all residents all resident rights
Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately
Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures
Keeps Facility Rehabilitation manager informed and updated appropriately
Recommends corrective action plan for all identified problems
Maintains a positive working relationship between the rehabilitation department and other departments
Maintains high standards of professional conduct
