Speech Language Pathologist

Ayden Healthcare (1); Wauseon (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon and Waterville is seeking a licensed Speech Therapist to join our clinical team. The role will be split across Ayden facilities, providing evaluations and treatment for residents, documenting care, and coordinating with physicians and nursing staff.

The successful candidate will supervise therapy assistants, develop goal-based plans, and participate in discharge planning while ensuring compliance with Medicare and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with current Ohio license.
• Experience in evaluation and treatment planning for patients.
• Ability to supervise therapists and students.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients based on physician referrals/orders.
• Develop treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes.
• Record clinical documentation and daily treatment charges.
• Instruct families and nursing staff on home programs.
• Participate in discharge planning and care coordination.
• Communicate patient progress with supervisor and team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team communication

Documentation

Supervision of staff

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Ohio state licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon and Waterville are currently seeking a Speech Therapist

This position will be split across our Ayden portfolio at Ayden of Waterville and Wauseon.

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: FT