PRN Speech Therapist (SLP)

Continuum Healthcare Inc.; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Johnstown is looking for an experienced Speech Therapist to manage patient care and rehabilitation. The ideal candidate must have a relevant degree, active licensure, and a minimum of 1 year of experience. Responsibilities include establishing effective treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. This role also involves maintaining patient records and may require travel between facilities. A commitment to quality care and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a relevant degree.
• Must be an actively licensed Speech Language Pathologist.
• Minimum of 1 year of related healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient rehabilitation care according to accepted practices.
• Evaluate patient needs to establish effective treatment plans.
• Supervise and coordinate treatment plans with interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in in-service training programs as requested.
• Travel to other facilities for service when necessary.

Skills

Patient care management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Treatment planning

Clinical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy or Master's in speech-language pathology

Job description

Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown

Speech Therapist - SLP

Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown is now under new ownership and is looking for an in-house experienced Speech Therapist. A therapist’s overall responsibility is to manage the care of the patient/resident, managing quality of all related outcomes. The therapist participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team. Manages resources to meet the needs of the patient/resident and related customers balancing outcomes and cost effective and efficient treatment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides and directs patient/resident rehabilitation care within all general accepted practice methods, meeting all facility, state, federal, and accrediting standards.
2. Evaluates patients/resident needs and establishes effective and efficient treatment plans for the patient/residents assigned.
3. Manages and coordinates the supervision of treatment plans with all staff and other disciplines as indicated.
4. Participates in the screening of all patients according to directed schedules and practices.
5. Provides feedback o the Team Leader on all clinical and rehabilitation issues.
6. Participates in all facility directed processes and services.
7. Shows effective management of treatment and non-treatment related activities.
8. Performs necessary clinical documentation to meet facility, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.
9. Maintains complete, accurate and timely billing records to meet facility, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements
10. Assists with marketing efforts as directed.
11. Participates in in-service training programs as requested
12. May travel to other facilities to provide services
13. Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university with minimally a bachelors degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy, or a masters degree in speech-language pathology and/or equivalent certification accepted by the designated professional accrediting body
• Actively licensed therapist in assigned state(s) of employment as a Speech Language Pathologist, Physical or Occupational Therapist or related health care profession
• Must have at minimum 1 (one) year of experience

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