Speech Therapist - Per Diem

Essential Duties

• Directly supervises and guides all Rehabilitation personnel, in an assigned facility which would include licensed, registered, certified therapists, assistants, aides and students.
• Daily scheduling for the department staff to meet the needs of the facility.
• Provides direct care and works with supervisor to determine appropriate caseload in tandem with management responsibilities.
• Assures that the rehabilitation needs of the residents are met.
• Periodic review of the Rehabilitation services offered and updated to meet the changing environment.
• Adherence to all regulatory standards as they pertain to the delivery of rehabilitation services.
• Ensures that all clinical documentation is complete, timely, and accurately reflects the services provided.
• Conducts periodic department documentation review.
• Participates in denials management activities of the department to ensure that claims and/or appeals are timely and in accordance with company procedure.
• Manages department productivity standards as established with supervisor.
• Ensures that the services delivered are of the highest quality and meet all standards of practice.
• Implement new treatment programs.
• Makes sure treatment programs are reviewed for outcomes and plans of care are adjusted accordingly.
• Affirms that the department follows the established policies and procedures of the facility and the company.
• Approves timecards and time worked by the department personnel.
• Provides input and observations to the supervisor to support staff performance evaluations.
• Fosters positive working relationships with facility teams and referral sources.
• Attends and participates in facility and company meetings as agreed to with facility and approved by the supervisor.
• Consistently inservices all staff regarding safe work practices with emphasis on good body mechanics, safety, and judgement to minimize work related injuries.
• Organizes rehabilitation orientation for new department personnel, ensures all paperwork is completed timely and distributed to the appropriate human resources personnel.
• Completes billing documentation timely and accurately reflecting services provided in accordance with company standards.
• Provides recommendations to supervisor on opportunities to improve company and services provided.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor Degree in Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Rehabilitation and /or Speech Language Pathology. May have Associate Degree from an accredited OT or PT Assistant program (Excludes PTAs in CA).
• Prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Rehabilitation and / or Speech Language Pathology.
• Proficient in computer skills for Net Health and Point Click Care.