Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) In House PRN

Job Type : Per Diem

DESCRIPTION

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in Mount Sterling KY!

Job Position: Speech Language Pathologist for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type: PRN

Job Purpose: To assist in planning organizing developing and directing Speech Language Pathology services in accordance with current applicable federal state and local standards guidelines and regulations and as may be direction by Administrator to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.

Job Functions:

To provide quality speech therapy services and initiate referrals when appropriate in accordance with established standards of practice therapy department procedures and productivity standards.

To evaluate and obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation

To develop a treatment plan that includes a target list short-term and long-term goals

Instructs patient family and staff in appropriate speech-language procedures to allow carry over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities

To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems

Oversight and implementation of proper protocols for FEES/MBS with coordination of site programs

Participants in screening protocols for establishing needs of residents are being met timely and with clinical excellence

Education & Qualifications:

Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competency

MUST have active SLP license in state(s) of practice.

Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification