PRN Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Emporia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center , located in Emporia, VA,is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

NOW HIRING:

Speech Therapist

Benefits:

• Very competitive Wages and Benefits Package
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Company Discounts
• Company Perks and Activites

Qualifications

• 1.Graduate of an accredited university with an MA, or M.S. in communication disorders that is recognized by ASHA and state board.
• 2.Holds current license and/or registration in the state (as applicable).
• 3.Successful completion of CFY.

Job Responsibilities:

• 1.Provide comprehensive speech therapy evaluations as per MD orders.
• 2.Document findings on the standardized evaluation format neatly, accurately and adhering to all guidelines.
• 3.Provide a comprehensive treatment plan including long and short term goals, frequency,duration and treatment modalities, therapeutic interventions, clinical and technical guidelines.
• 4.Ensure MD orders are obtained for evaluations, treatments, recertifications and discharges.
• 5.Provide comprehensive treatment to patients utilizing modalities and modifying patient treatment as indicated and adhering to precautions.
• 6.Document patient’s progress in approved format accurately and timely.
• 7.Document monthly updated treatment plan in standardized format in timely manner.
• 8.Document patient’s discharge and in-service as indicated.
• 9.Document any caregiver or discharge in-services in approved format as indicated.
• 10.Complete any and all other documentation required by Facility.
• 11.Document care plans and information needed for the MDS as deemed necessary by the facility.
• 12.Attend facility and rehab meetings as indicated by supervisor and/or Regional Manager.
• 13.Participate in facility committee meetings as indicated.
• 14.Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• 15.Participates in scheduling of patients.
• 16.Perform screens as indicated.
• 17.Complete billing timely and bill patients ethically and accurately for all speech therapy services rendered.
• 18.Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary.
• 19.Supervise junior staff members or students in compliance with State ST Board and Federal regulations and requirements. Co-sign notes of CFY’s and students as indicated as per state and federal guidelines.
• 20.Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.
• 21.Provide in-service education regarding patient care or speech therapy service areas to rehab staff, facility staff and community as needed.
• 22.Comply with all facility policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• 23.Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights and HIPAA legislation.
• 24.Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times.
• 25.Adhere to productivity requirements, complete productivity reports and submit in a timely manner.
• 26.Comply with all Facility Human Resource policies i.e. lunch, overtime, sick and time off notification.
• 27.Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers.
• 28.Perform any other duties assigned by the department supervisor, lead therapist or Regional Manager.
• 29.Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral systems and operations.

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