Speech-Language Pathologist SLP - Avamere Ridgemont

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education

Referral Bonus

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Avamere at Ridgemont in Port Orchard, WA seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide evaluation, treatment planning, goal setting, and documentation per guidelines. The role includes supervision of assistants and collaboration with rehab staff, with a focus on quality patient care.

The position is full-time with per diem options and offers an hourly wage of $65, along with comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved curriculum in Speech Language Pathology.
• Able to practice unencumbered.
• Active CPR/BLS during employment.

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 patient safety.
• Expands clinical and professional knowledge through 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.
• Performs evaluations pursuant to orders and guidelines.
• Develops treatment plans and provides treatment for best functional outcomes.
• Educates staff and third-party payers on interventions and outcomes.
• Completes documentation including evaluations and progress notes.
• Meets or exceeds productivity standards.
• Screens individuals who may benefit from therapy.
• Ensures safety for self and patients.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops.

Education

Speech-Language Pathology degree

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist SLP

Status: Full-time and Per diem

Wage: $65 / Hour

Location: Avamere at Ridgemont -2051 Pottery Ave, Port Orchard, WA 98366

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 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.

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.