Speech Language Pathologist Senior Living

About the Role

This role is based in an Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care setting. We are open to part-time (consistent 20-25 hours per week) or PRN positions.

Responsibilities

• Optimize communication, cognitive-linguistic abilities, and swallowing skills of patients by providing, directing, and/or overseeing speech therapy, including:
  • Screening of residents, as appropriate
  • Evaluating and treating patients who may benefit from therapy as referred by state-approved referral sources
  • Complying with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely billing and documentation in the medical record
• Establish and maintain effective interactions with patients, interdisciplinary teams, and other clientele, reflecting patient-centered care.
• Directly supervise Rehab Techs in tasks during group and individual treatment to promote efficient resource utilization and clinical skill development, in accordance with State Practice Acts, Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA), and Reliant Rehabilitation policy.
• Build a strong Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) therapy program by:
  • Actively integrating SLP therapy’s role into community and interdisciplinary treatment teams
  • Contributing to community patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff/department head, and family conference activities and communications
  • Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other healthcare professionals and colleagues
  • Making appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team
  • Developing and implementing new programs/techniques to enhance rehabilitation services
  • Adhering to Reliant Rehabilitation and client-specific policies and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness
  • Adhering to the requirements of patient rights and privacy
• Enhance clinical expertise, professional, and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists, and other professional staff, self-study, and continuing education activities.
• Maintain a valid state license (where appropriate) and awareness of issues related to the profession of speech-language pathology and the healthcare environment.
• Understand various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery.
• Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
• Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocols within a community.
• Perform patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the workday/shift; must be capable of lifting thirty (30) pounds of dead weight alone.
• Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, community, and patient information.
• Conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times.
• Adhere to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
• Travel between facilities during scheduled hours and work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Attend all mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Valid Speech-Language Pathologist state license (where appropriate).
• Prior to beginning patient care for Reliant Rehabilitation, a peer SLP may complete a Competency Checklist.

Skills

• Effective clinical problem-solving skills, including:
  • Identifying and prioritizing issues in a responsive manner
  • Developing sound and innovative action plans
  • Executing action plans on a timely basis
  • Ensuring appropriate results
• Strong team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English for instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Basic Internet navigation skills.

Schedule

Part-time (consistent 20-25 hours per week) or PRN positions available. Must be able to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.