Speech-Language Pathologist

New Higher Pay Rate ( Up to $55/hr ) Join our Team at Medford

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Educational Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of Speech-language Pathology with a Master's Degree or higher. Valid ASHA certification in Speech-Language Pathology or participating in Clinical Fellow Year Program

Experience Required: Minimum of 1-year experience in a long-term care facility working as a Speech- Language Pathology (SLP).

Professional Licensure and Certification Required: Must possess a current unencumbered MA license as a Speech-Language Pathologist or Clinical Fellow with appropriate supervision from a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. Valid ASHA certification in Speech-Language Pathology or participating in Clinical Fellow Year Program.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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