Speech Language Pathologist/ Speech Therapist

Pointe Healthcare; Meyersdale (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Pointe Healthcare is seeking a Speech Therapist to assess and treat patients in a rehabilitation setting. You will work under physician direction to establish and administer treatment programs, set achievable goals, and document patient progress.

Responsibilities include education of patients and families, weekly progress notes, and discharge documentation. Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams is essential to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist program.
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Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients for rehabilitation needs.
• Provide direct patient care to assess medical condition and rehab potential under physician direction.
• Set goals and administer a treatment program tailored to patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Prepare evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documents.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Perform duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Speech therapy practice

Education

Accredited Speech Therapist program

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services


• Providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.


• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.


• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients


• Document and record the patients’ condition


• Educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.


• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.


• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.


• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation


• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.


• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of NY


• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.

Benefits:

• Health insurance


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Paid time off