Speech Language Pathologist

Sevita; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita's NeuroRestorative program in Lexington seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat individuals with acquired brain injury in a post-acute rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities include developing therapy plans, coordinating with the clinical team, and ensuring accurate documentation while guiding clients and families toward maximal rehabilitation potential.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology or related field and state licensure/certification as a speech-language pathologist.
• One year of experience as a speech-language pathologist preferred.
• Current state licensure/certification as a speech-language pathologist required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical history and assesses speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing skills of clients assigned.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized therapy plans and coordinates modifications with Clinical Manager and physician.
• Identifies and develops intervention strategies and reviews medical data to measure progress toward rehabilitation goals.
• Instructs clients, family members, and caregivers to ensure maintenance or improvement of function.
• Ensures proper documentation and transfer of medical data to physicians, Clinical Manager, and other caregivers for home care coordination.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and a safe patient environment; performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Education

Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Job description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

NeuroRestorative is seeking a speech-language pathologist for our Lexington program to serve individuals with acquired brain injury in a post-acute rehabilitation program. Our speech pathologists serve a critical role in improving communication skills and also support re-entry into homes and communities.

Description

Evaluates skills and then provides speech language therapy using techniques that assist in the rehabilitation of individuals with deficits of speech, language, cognitive, voice and swallowing disorders. Provides effective documentation and communication of medical information.

SUMMARY

Evaluates skills and then provides speech language therapy using techniques that assist in the rehabilitation of individuals with deficits of speech, language, cognitive, voice and swallowing disorders. Provides effective documentation and communication of medical information.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews medical history and assesses speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing skills of clients assigned.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized client therapy plans. Coordinates therapy modifications to the client's plan of care with the Clinical Manager, and client's physician.
• Identifies and develops intervention strategies. Routinely reviews pertinent client medical data to determine the effectiveness of therapy services in reaching maximum rehabilitation potential.
• Instructs clients, family members, and primary caregivers as needed to insure the maintenance of or acquisition of optimal functioning level for each client.
• Insures effective coordination of client home care services through timely completion of required documentation and transfer of pertinent medical data to the client's physician, Clinical Manager, and other caregivers.
• Maintains appropriate HIPPA compliance and a safe patient environment.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None required

Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job.

Education And Experience

Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology or Communication Disorders, and one year’s experience as a speech language pathologist is preferred

Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

Current state licensure/certification as a speech language pathologist

AMERICAN WITH DISABILITY STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.