Speech Therapist- Part time- IDD

988 Lifeline; Louisville (KY); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 61.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

New Vista in Louisville is seeking a part-time Speech Therapist to provide specialized therapy services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the Hazelwood Center. The role includes assessments, plans, and coordination with the Therapy Services Department.

Evening hours are typical (4:30pm-7:30pm) with potential travel to group homes; licensure requirements include Kentucky Board of Speech Therapy and ASHA.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited Speech Therapy program.
• Must be licensed by the Kentucky Board of Speech Therapy.
• Must be licensed by ASHA.

Aufgaben

• Assess all individuals on an annual basis to determine need for speech therapy.
• Conduct speech therapy assessments and analysis, complete all required documentation.
• Develop, monitor and train on learning based objectives.
• Provide direct speech therapy services with individuals identified as needing those services.
• Shall meet requirements of specialty intermediate care clinics as warranted.

Kenntnisse

Speech therapy

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Kentucky Speech Therapist license

ASHA certification

Jobbeschreibung

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Speech Therapist- Part time- IDD

PT/Speech/Hearing/OT/Rec Regular Part Time Louisville, KY, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 6377

If you are a mission-driven, compassionate professional with a passion for helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their best life, we have a place on our team for you!

Location

Hazelwood ICF, 1800 Old Bluegrass AVE, Louisville, KY 40215-1168

Job Description

The Therapy Services Department provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to all residents at The Hazelwood Center. The Therapy Services Department also works closely with the Nutritional Department in the development of programs. Staff in the department complete discipline specific assessments, perform treatments, develop mealtime, physical, and sensory support plans, train staff and monitor programs. All services are provided at the highest standard of professional practice, complying with standards by both federal and state regulations and facility policies.

Required Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Speech Therapy program.
• Must be licensed by the Kentucky Board of Speech Therapist
• Must be licensed by ASHA

Preferred Education and Experience

• Preferred experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a Part-time position, days and hours of work are typically 4:30pm-7:30pm Monday thru Thursday (not to exceed 50 hours per month).

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assess all individuals on an annual basis to determine need for speech therapy.
• Conduct speech therapy assessments and analysis, complete all required documentation.
• Develop, monitor and train on learning based objectives.
• Participate in all assigned meetings.
• Complete cross-training with community providers.
• Develop, train and monitor all applicable communication, sensory, physical, and dining Plans.
• Provide staff training as assigned.
• Provide direct speech therapy services with individuals identified as needing those services.
• Shall provide services to meet the treatment needs of the specialty intermediate care (IC) clinic patients for services in field of care. Shall meet requirements of 902 KAR 20:410 Specialty Intermediate Care Clinics as warranted.
• Other duties as assigned by Therapy Director or Assistant Therapy Director
• Comply with all state speech therapy licensing requirements and regulations.
• Complete all required inpatient and outpatient billing.
• Learn and follow all policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervises therapy support staff routinely.

Travel

This position may require travel to the Group Homes locations as well as community programs outside of Hazelwood Center when an individual is transitioning (i.e. SCL, day program, FHP, etc…). Travel is less than 5% of the expected total job duty.

While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements. New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.