Job Title: SLP
Location: Juneau, Alaska
Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM x 5
Term: Permanent
Salary: $86000.00 - $120000.00
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a SLP for a permanent assignment in Juneau, Alaska.
Responsibilities for a SLP
- Provide Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) evaluations and treatments in the Rehabilitation Services Department with a focus on impacting patients' functional abilities
- Perform assessments, evaluations, identify therapy diagnoses, formulate therapy treatment plans with goals, and implement SLP treatments for patients across a wide range of ages and diagnoses
- Serve as the primary therapy provider to implement, supervise, and modify therapy plans of care based on patient response to optimize outcomes
- Review clinical records and case histories to inform treatment planning
- Attend care conferences, regular meetings/rounds, and maintain contact with referring providers, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals to review patient status and individual needs
- Collaborate with team members to ensure appropriate medical equipment is arranged and care plans are established prior to patient discharge
- Document patient encounter findings and treatments including diagnoses, treatment plans, recommendations, and prognoses in accordance with hospital and/or Home Health policies
- Provide services in a timely manner after receipt of referral in both in-patient and out-patient settings
- Direct the work of support staff, students, or interns as needed
- Develop, implement, and conduct patient education and therapy programs based on patient and/or family needs
- Provide patients and families with home exercise programs to achieve the fullest rehabilitative potential
- Advise patients and family members in methods that facilitate self-care and independence, demonstrating sensitivity to cross-cultural issues
- Perform therapy services in community settings including community clinics, senior centers, home assessments, and other collaborative efforts
- Conduct home assessments to evaluate patients' living arrangements, use of Durable Medical Equipment, and implementation of therapy plans in the home environment
- Participate in video conferencing for training, patient encounters, and administrative duties with off-site locations
- Travel occasionally to remote locations by boat or small plane, which may involve multi-day trips in inclement or harsh weather
- Assist senior staff in administrative matters, clinic operations, and specialty/research areas as appropriate
- Utilize hospital computer systems to obtain patient information, keep abreast of hospital directives, and participate in the timely and efficient flow of information
- Provide summaries of results, statistics, and metrics as required by management
- Assist with the acquisition and fitting of durable medical equipment/devices based on patient needs
- Maintain supply stocks and clinical areas at acceptable levels
- Remain current in specific billing procedures and mechanisms (Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payers) to aid in reimbursement of services and equipment
- Maintain cleanliness of clinical space
- Educate staff on SLP issues and educate patients/families with therapeutic exercises, activities, and equipment
- Assist in committee and management duties within and representing the Rehabilitation Services Department as requested
- Provide therapy consultation, presentations, and in-service training to medical staff, consultants, and other interdisciplinary healthcare personnel
- Participate in continuing education as a learner or teacher to keep current with therapy procedures and techniques
- Adhere to the regulatory and practice standards of Speech-Language Pathology as set by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Follow all confidentiality and quality assurance standards
- Maintain current BLS certification
- Obtain and maintain CCC-SLP certification within the first year of employment
- Maintain valid State of Alaska licensure in the field of Speech-Language Pathology
- Maintain a current and valid Alaska Driver's License
- Complete Clinical Competency assessment within 3 months of hire and every three years thereafter
- Complete High Risk Competency assessment within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter
- Perform other duties or activities as assigned
Benefits for a SLP
- Salary: $86000.00 - $120000.00
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.