Speech Therapist

Brewster Place; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewster Place Health Center in Topeka, KS seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to screen and evaluate patients, develop care plans, and provide direct treatment per physician orders. You will document outcomes and ensure Medicare and reimbursement compliance as part of the care team.

The role involves collaborating with staff, participating in program development, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives, with 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients/residents.
• Evaluate patients/residents and develop care plans.
• Provide direct patient/resident treatment under physician orders.
• Document activities in the clinical documentation system.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Collaborate with supervisor to monitor care efficiency.
• Participate in program development and quality improvement activities.
• Assist in training staff and census marketing activities.

Skills

SLP licensure

Job description

Position Details

Job Location: Health Center - Topeka, KS 66611

Position Type: PRN

Job Shift: Day

Responsibilities

• Screens patients/residents.
• Evaluates patients/residents and develops care plans.
• May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as assigning and overseeing patient/resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.
• Under a physician’s order, provides direct patient resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care.
• Contributes to the team meeting and decision‑making process as defined by the program.
• Consults with and trains patients/residents and caregivers.
• Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
• Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Communicates effectively with patients, team members, customers and supervisor.
• Promotes positive customer relations.
• Provides appropriate consultation to the family.
• Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
• Participates in the training and orientation of other staff.
• Participates in the interviewing process for new staff.
• Participates in census building and marketing activities.
• Demonstrates ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field.
• May perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Responsible for services and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.
• Exhibits courtesy, compassion, and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators, and co-workers.

Qualifications

Licensed Speech‑Language Pathologist (1‑3 years of experience preferred)