Speech Therapist - PRN

Meadowcreekpostacute; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadowcreekpostacute is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to provide and direct quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation within our rehabilitation team.

You will supervise assistants and students, ensure patient safety, and maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge through continuing education, while documenting in EMR and rehab systems. Collaborative care with families and the broader care team is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved curriculum in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current, active license as Speech-Language Pathologist in good standing.
• CPR certification as required for license renewal.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources.
• Knowledge of residents' rights and patient safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises the work of assistants and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines.
• Directs all aspects of quality patient care including evaluation, treatment planning, goal setting and documentation.
• Expands clinical and professional knowledge through continuing education.
• Inputs information into EMR and rehab systems accurately.
• Communicates patient status and needs to patients, families, caregivers and other team members.
• Participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient communication

Medical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients, to all internal and external customers. Participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

Essential Job Functions:

Directs and supervises the work of assistants AND students as applicable with State and Federal guidelines.

Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safety.

Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.

Keys information into computer systems, including EMR and rehab systems

Supports and participates in department operations and development.

Communicates patient status and needs to the patients, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: Graduate of an approved curriculum in Speech and Language Pathology.

Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.

Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources.

Full knowledge of resident’s rights.

License: Current, active license as Speech Pathologist, and is able to practice unencumbered.

CPR Certification, as required for license renewal.