Speech Therapist

Elemental Management Group; Village of Waterville (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

WRCC in Waterville, NY is seeking a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team of healthcare professionals. The role provides services for disorders of speech, voice, swallowing and language, following professional standards within a rehabilitation therapy department.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, developing and adjusting care plans, supervising unlicensed staff, documentation, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team to support quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs
• Completes Speech-Language Pathology evaluations upon physician order
• Establishes Speech-Language Pathology plan of care for treatments per physician order
• Provides Speech-Language Pathology plan of treatments and modalities
• Modifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on resident response
• Documents resident progress toward Speech-Language Pathology goals
• Discharges residents from Speech-Language Pathology services when appropriate
• Completes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy
• Supervises unlicensed assistive personnel
• Provides resident, staff and family education and in-servicing
• Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy
• Keeps Facility Rehabilitation manager informed and updated appropriately
• Recommends corrective action plan for identified problems
• Maintains positive working relationships within the rehabilitation department

Job description

WRCC is seeking a part time Speech Therapist to join our talented team of healthcare professionals! Our facility is located in the quiet town of Waterville NY and boasts a long commitment to the surrounding communities we serve. With a homelike environment, and a team of staff members that feel like family, you'll find your niche in Speech Therapy at our renowned facility. Come join the WRCC, where our mission is to provide quality of care to those that we serve, every day!

The primary purpose of this position is to provide Speech-Language Pathology services for disorders of speech, voice, swallowing and language; plans appropriate Speech-language Pathology services; provides treatment in accordance with accepted professional standards; and participates in the general functioning of the rehabilitation therapy department.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of skilled restorative therapy and maintenance programs
• Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs
• Completes Speech-Language Pathology evaluations upon physician order
• Establishes Speech-Language Pathology plan of care for treatments per physician order
• Provides Speech-Language Pathology plan of treatments and modalities
• Modifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on the resident's response to specific treatment plan
• Documents resident progress toward Speech-Language Pathology goals
• Discharges residents from Speech-Language Pathology services when appropriate
• Completes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy.
• Supervises unlicensed assistive personnel
• Provides resident, staff and family education and in-servicing
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case management
• Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy
• Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements
• Strives to meet productivity / efficiency goals and self-initiates corrective action plan for non-attainment
• Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures

• Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures
• Completes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policy
• Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents
• Participates in the discharge planning process with the interdisciplinary team
• Participates in facility meetings and committees as assigned
• Submits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time frames
• Participates in internal audits as directed
• Possess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF setting
• Utilizes proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities.
• Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Speech-Language Pathology and practices within acceptable professional standards
• Complies with all facility policies and procedures
• Respects all residents all resident rights
• Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately
• Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures
• Keeps Facility Rehabilitation manager informed and updated appropriately
• Recommends corrective action plan for all identified problems
• Maintains a positive working relationship between the rehabilitation department and other departments
• Maintains high standards of professional conduct