Speech Language Pathologist

Ayden Healthcare of Toledo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayden Healthcare of Toledo is seeking a licensed Speech Therapist for per diem coverage. You will evaluate and treat patients, document services, and collaborate with the care team.

The role includes supervising therapists and students, ensuring compliance with Medicare and billing guidelines, and supporting discharge planning within a restorative care framework.

Qualifications

• Licensed speech therapist required.
• Experience evaluating and treating patients and documenting services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients and team members.
• Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off.
• Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
• Evaluate patients based upon the physician referral/orders.
• Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal based outcomes and ensure approval /orders for services from referring physician.
• Treat patients according to treatment plan.
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.

Job description

Ayden Healthcare of Toledo is currently seeking a Speech Therapist Per Diem

BASIC FUNCTION

The licensed therapist evaluates and treats patients and communicates with patients, clients and team members. The licensed therapist maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Conducts in-services and training for patients, clients and team members on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations.

• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients and team members.

• Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off

• Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.

• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.

• Evaluate patients based upon the physician referral/orders.

• Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal based outcomes and ensure approval /orders for services from referring physician.

• Treat patients according to treatment plan.

• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.

• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.

• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs.

• Participate in discharge planning.

• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.

Job Type: PRN