Speech-Language Pathologist SLP

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO

Education Reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside in Salem, Oregon is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a PRN role. The SLP will evaluate, treat, and plan goals while educating families and advocating for patients. The position emphasizes quality assurance and customer service within a collaborative rehab team.

The role requires licensure, ongoing education, and supervision of staff, with documentation and billing responsibilities to support patient care and program development.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved curriculum in Speech Language Pathology.
• Active CPR/BLS certification during employment.
• Knowledge of Medicare and payer sources.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech pathology services to patients per licensure.
• Develop treatment plans and educational materials for staff and families.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and reports timely.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

Speech-Language Pathology degree

Job description

Description:

Speech-Language Pathologist SLP

Status: PRN

Location: Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside: 4515 Sunnyside Rd SE, Salem Oregon

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Speech-Language Pathologist is to assist in providing and directing all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers. Actively participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides speech pathology services to patients according to licensure.
• Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines.
• Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one's personal protection and patient safety.
• Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.

Associate Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations pursuant to M.D. orders, payer authorizations, and facility/payer source guidelines.
• Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for the best functional outcome for the patients.
• Educates staff, other health care professionals and third-party payers on the benefits and functional outcomes of interventions.
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required.
• Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with the Supervisor.
• Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety or self, patients, and others at all times.
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs, or techniques.
• Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team, or facility to enhance one's clinical and professional knowledge and skills.
• Provides assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.
• Confers with the Director of Rehab to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization.
• Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification, and credentialing.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.

Requirements:

Requirements and Qualifications

Education

• Graduate from an approved curriculum in Speech Language Pathology.
• Able to practice unencumbered.
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.

Experience

• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
• Full knowledge of residents' rights.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.
• Ability to multitask.
• Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.

Benefits:

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.