SPEECH LANGUAGE

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to plan and administer a speech therapy program for patients/residents recovering after illness or injury. Requires master’s in SLP and CCC/CFY, plus Alabama licensure.

Responsibilities include evaluating referrals, developing treatment plans, collaborating with physicians, supervising aides, documenting progress, and assisting in department policy development for compliant care.

Qualifications

• Credentialed graduate of an accredited college or university with a master's degree in speech-language pathology and valid CCC, or CFY progress.
• Licensed in the state where practicing.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and to work indoors with exposure to some disagreeable conditions.
• Travel within a local area for patient treatment.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate physician referrals and patient/resident records to determine speech therapy treatment.
• Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on evaluation data.
• Confer with physicians and health professionals to obtain information and integrate speech therapy with care.
• Record patient/resident treatment, response, and progress.
• Supervise speech therapy aides and assist in training students.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Local travel

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC or CFY status

Job description

Job Summary:

Plan and administer a speech therapy program for patients/residents to facilitate rehabilitation of disabled patients/residents following illness, disease or injury.

Job Summary:

Plan and administer a speech therapy program for patients/residents to facilitate rehabilitation of disabled patients/residents following illness, disease or injury.

Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate physician referrals and patient/resident medical records to determine speech therapy treatment required.
• Plan and prepare written treatment program based on evaluation of available patient/resident data.
• Confer with physician and other health practitioners to obtain additional patient/resident information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate speech therapy treatment with other aspects of patient/resident care.
• Record patient/resident treatment, response, and progress.
• Assist the rehab director, medical director and administrator in planning speech therapy services as needed.
• Supervise speech therapy aides. May instruct and supervise the clinical portion of training for students participating in speech therapy programs.
• Diagnose and evaluate speech and language competencies of individuals, including assessment of speech, language, swallowing and aural skills a related to educational, medical, social and psychological factors.
• Plan, direct and conduct treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and non-organic etiology.
• Diagnose and treat patients with swallowing disorders utilizing bedside assessment techniques as well as swallow studies performed by outside consultation.
• Select treatment programs suited to individual capacity to achieve maximum functional benefit.
• Maintain documentation consistent with third party reimbursement.
• Conduct on the job training for new employees. Adapt existing training materials to meet immediate needs.
• Assist in the recruitment of staff to provide needed treatment.
• Attend department meetings and/or sit on required committees.
• Participate in developing and updating department policies and procedures, and maintain required records and reports as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Participate in department budget planning with rehab director.
• Develop specifications for commonly used items.
• Maintain confidentiality of necessary information.
• Utilize supplies and equipment properly and without waste.
• Think and act calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences of the job without being thrown off stride.
• Perform any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.
• Follow established infection control precautions; adhere to Universal Blood and Body Fluid precautions following policy and center specific infection control policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Credentialed graduate of an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in speech language pathology and valid Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), or completing Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY). Licensed in the state where practicing.
• Prior experience in speech pathology preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Travel within a local area as needed for patient treatment.
• Ability to work inside with exposure to some disagreeable conditions.
• Communicate effectively with residents, other therapy staff, and facility staff in general.