Speech-Language Pathologist Transform Patient Communication

Jobtailor; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a licensed therapist to evaluate and treat patients referred to the facility. You will develop and implement treatment plans, deliver services, and manage discharge planning.

You will work as a team member, contribute to department goals, and participate in program development and quality improvement activities. LBS/AHA compliance and regulatory adherence are required.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or Doctorate level degree from accredited college or University (required)
• Licensed or eligible in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• Promotes a strong positive team environment and builds constructive team relationships
• Demonstrates consistent compliance with state and regulatory standards
• Adapts to changed circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, and people

Responsibilities

• The therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients referred to the facility.
• This includes patient evaluation, development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan, delivery of treatment services, and comprehensive discharge planning.
• The therapist functions as an effective team member and contributes to the development and achievement of department and organizational goals and objectives.
• Evaluates and implements competent therapy treatment and provides regular re‑assessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patients’ potential for functional independence, all in accordance with acceptable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures.
• Communicates patient status (e.g., evaluation results, treatment plan, and goals) by providing timely written or verbal communication to physicians and therapy customers (e.g., patients).
• Consistently establishes and maintains effective working relations with patients and family members, internal customers, and external customers.
• Ensures that patient charges and corresponding clinical documentation are in compliance with regulatory standards and department policies and procedures.
• Oversees rehab technicians, therapy assistants, and students consistent with discipline practice acts and according to organization and department policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in program development, performance improvement activities, and community events sponsored by the organization.

Skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication

Self-directed

Adaptability

Regulatory compliance

Patient care

Education

BS/MS/Doctorate degree

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a licensed therapist to evaluate and treat patients referred to the facility. You will develop and implement treatment plans, deliver services, and manage discharge planning.

You will work as a team member, contribute to department goals, and participate in program development and quality improvement activities. LBS/AHA compliance and regulatory adherence are required.