SLP Speech Therapist Travel
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Job Location:
Morristown, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Duties:
- Accurately assesses patients appropriateness for home care learning needs and progress toward goals.
- Collaborates with patient family and physician to develop the plan of care for the patient.
- Performs baseline assessment of patient swallowing communication and cognitive abilities as indicated.
- Maintains safe environment for patients and co-workers: Assesses social environment and adjust or provide education as needed.
- Assess for potential clinical risks and adapt program as indicated.
- Follows universal infection control measures.
- Implements treatment program to achieve designated goals: Administer occupational therapy services per physician orders.
- Instruct in communication and safe swallow cognitive training as indicated.
- Develop and instruct in therapeutic exercise program.
- Implement program to restore function and achieve maximum functional status.
- Provides discharge planning and referral to resources as needed.
- Communicate with physician nurse and other clinical disciplines as necessary.
- Develops/implements/evaluates plan of care based on evidence-based knowledge.
- Revise care plan as indicated within physician orders.
- Uses age appropriate teaching methods for patients and families: Evaluates teaching plan and revises as necessary.
- Documents patient education tools utilized.
- Demonstrates compliance with agency policies: Assumes responsibility for Case Management.
- Demonstrates knowledge of home care regulations and insurance reimbursement guidelines.
- Assures compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Follows agency documentation policies.
- Shows evidence of interdisciplinary communication.
- Ensures appropriate utilization of services.
- Follows scheduling process.
- Maintains visit productivity standards.
- Participates in Team and IDT meetings.
- Prioritizes schedule to accommodate patients needs.
- Travels to patient homes and facilities as indicated.
- Complies with paid time off request process and weekend/holiday requirements.
- Assists with growing agency business: Provides orientation to new employees.
- Accepts other assignments as requested.
- Cross trains to learn new skills.
- Use of personal vehicle is required for home visits.
Skills:
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in acute subacute or home care setting. - required
- Good customer service and communication skills.
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited speech and language program with a minimum of a Masters degree.
Required Certifications & Licensure:
- Current NJ ST License.
Schedule Notes:
- Mon Fri
- 8-4pm
- no weekends
Hours Per Day:
- 8.00
Hours Per Week
- 40.00
Department:
- DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
ATD Technology LLC is a certified minority woman owned business that creates opportunities to match qualified individuals with client programs while meeting all parties financial and technical goals. ATD is a full service provider with offerings in Contract Permanent and Temp-to-Perm staffing solutions. We serve Fortune 1000 mid cap and small cap companies in the Commercial Public and Government sectors.
