Speech Therapist - PRN
Speech Therapist - PRN
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Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist
Reports To: Direct Supervisor
Supervises: Nonsupervisory
Position Summary: Responsible for the delivery of skilled speech therapy services to the patient in setting following established plan of care.
Requirements/Education:
- Masters Degree in speech pathology
- Eligible for certification by the American Speech and Hearing Association
- Licensed to practice speech therapy in the current state
- One 1 year experience as a Speech Therapist preferred for all settings.
Certificates License Registrations:
- Valid drivers license
- Licensed to practice in the state
- Certification in CPR
Degree of Travel: Frequent and often (may be applicable)
Language Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with clients caregivers family members and medical professionals.
Degree of Disruption to Routine: It is to be expected that there will be moderate disruption to a daily routine. Although schedules are set accordingly on several occasions adaptations and other arrangements may be needed to service the patient and the contract for superior customer service and contract regulations.
Essential Job Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Demonstrates through documentation and practice knowledge of human physiology pathology and diagnosis related to the ICD10 as it relates to speech therapy.
- Demonstrates knowledge on billing including service and time based codes RUGs MDS rules and other items necessary to complete successful billing for each patient.
- Evaluates the speech therapy needs of patients in their home and prepares plan of care under the physicians orders.
- Observes and reports to the physician any pertinent change in the patients condition.
- Initiates diagnostic preventative and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the patients care and safety.
- Make referrals to other disciplines as deemed necessary.
- Assist physician in assessing the patients functional level by applying appropriate test for speech hearing and language disorder.
- Recommends hearing test by audiologist when necessary; checks hearing aids as needed.
- Identifies and reevaluates the patients need for modification of treatment or initiation of additional services as needed.
- Assess the patients communication oralmotor integrity cognitive status memory and problem solving activities hearing and speech fluency and quality.
- Initiates home programs for patients families and/or caregivers with the occupational therapist as a facilitator promotes familycentered therapy practices.
- Instructs and advises patient family and other health care professional in phases of speech pathology.
- Performs case management responsibilities as needed including supervision coordination and facilitation of communication to the necessary party.
- Discharges patients in accordance with established goals and plan of care and Allstar Therapies Inc policy and procedures.
- Maintains weekly schedule of patient visits based upon the individual patients plan of care.
- Attends or provides necessary communication in regards to regularly scheduled meetings to discuss patient care.
- Keeps current with speech therapy practices and provides proof of ongoing clinical practice through attending education seminars inservices and reviews current concepts and literature. Attends the required number of inservices and reviews current concepts and literature. Attends the required number of inservices held at the corporate office each year.
- Completes all documentation in a timely fashion which follows all standards and policies set forth by Allstar Therapies Inc and submits all paperwork within time frame identified by facility policy and/or home health agency.
- Follows all HIPAA Guidelines and practices confidentiality and respect for patients rights.
- Follows universal precautions to limit risk and exposure.
- Regularly provides updates regarding changes in items needed for employment including annual TB test CPR card etc.
- Follows all guidelines set forth by facility and/or agency Policy and Procedure manual.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the company.
Qualifications
Speech Therapist wanted in Pittsburgh PA
Location: Allegheny County Jail
Discipline: SLP
Setting: Correctional Care
Hours: PRN up to 1020hrs per mth
Experience: 1 years clinical experience preferred. New graduates will be considered.
Other Requirements: Must have active PA Speech Therapist License.
Masters Degree in Speech Language
Why work with Allstar Therapies Inc in this settingWe have over 26 years of experience working in Home Health and Skilled Nursing settings. We have over 13 years experience working in Correctional Care Rehabilitation settings. This setting offers therapists the opportunity to work with several different diagnoses combining both outpatient and long tern care patient types. Efficient documentation softwareavailableproviding a SOAP note. Therapist work with a team of therapists and medical providers in a safe and supportive atmosphere Therapy sessions scheduledduring AM hoursonly.
Some of the benefits of working with Allstar Therapies Inc. in the Correctional Care Setting include but not limited to:
- Highly competitive pay rate
- Access to an experienced team of Therapists with thorough knowledge of the rehabilitation field.
- Flexible schedule (AM only)
- Broad category of diagnosis including CVA and other Neurologic Conditions
To apply to this position or if you any additional questions please reply to via faxor by phone. You may also reply at www.allstartherapie. This position will be filled quickly so please contact us ASAP to be considered!
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Grant
