Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) - Ahwatukee Post Acute

Pikes Peak Post Acute; Post (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pikes Peak Post Acute in Oregon seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate patients within 24 hours of referral, develop and obtain approval for treatment plans, and treat patients per the physician’s plan. You will supervise CFY/Speech Clinical Fellows and assist nursing staff with training of Restorative Aides.

Record evaluations and progress notes, participate in care conferences, and ensure compliance with state practice acts and facility policies. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology Therapy; Master’s or Doctorate preferred.
• Licensed Speech Therapist in the state.
• Proficient with data entry in Casamba and Point Click Care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within 24 hours or 1 business day of physician referral; document delays if needed.
• Develop an effective treatment plan and obtain approval from the referring physician.
• Treat patients according to the physician’s treatment plan and communicate progress to the health team.
• Supervise CFY/Speech Clinical Fellows and assist nursing staff with training of Restorative Aides.
• Record evaluations and daily/weekly progress notes per board and payer requirements.
• Instruct families and nursing staff in maintenance and discharge preparation for therapy services.

Skills

Casamba

Technical reading

Numerical reasoning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology Therapy

Master’s or Doctorate preferred

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within 24 hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, document the cause for the delay in the medical record.
• Develop an effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from the referring physician.
• Treat patients in accordance with the physician’s treatment plan.
• Supervise Speech Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and patient‑related activities, following the state practice act.
• Communicate with supervisors and other health‑team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
• Participate in the services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation per the Speech and Language Pathologist in the Board State Practice Act and governmental and third‑party payer requirements.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patients’ families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY/RFP Speech Language Pathologists and student programs.
• Comply with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Bureau State Practice Act and the facility’s policies and procedures.
• Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

• Supervise CFY – Speech Clinical Fellows, if applicable, and assist nursing staff with the training of Restorative Aides.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology Therapy; preference for graduates of Master’s or Doctorate programs.
• Proficient in computer skills such as data entry into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
• Language skills: Ability to read technical procedures, policy and procedure manuals, and to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
• Mathematical skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Licensed as a Speech Therapist in the state.
• Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
• Maintain license in good standing at all times with the state board.

Physical Demands

• Standing and/or walking very frequently.
• Sitting occasionally.
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently; pushing/pulling very frequently.
• Talking and/or hearing very frequently.
• Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.
• Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.