Speech Therapist -Part Time

About the role

The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine speech therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Aid nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Serve as supervisor for Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellows (CFY) or students, if applicable.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Provide in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Inform residents, families, and caregivers about treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and aspiration prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in swallowing and cognition.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Requirements

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs like Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Licenses and Certifications: Licensed as a Speech Therapist in the state. Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board. Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility.
• CPR Certification: Required by licensure.

Qualifications

• Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Skills

• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment.
• Ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment.
• Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team.
• The ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care.
• Assist, support, and transport residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate resident care needs.