Speech Therapist, PRN

PACS; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate patients within 24 hours of referral, develop treatment plans, and supervise CFY Fellows and assistants. The role requires a strong clinical foundation, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with the health team.

Responsibilities include patient progress communication, discharge planning, and adherence to state practice acts. A valid state license and CE requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Master’s or Doctorate preferred.
• Proficient computer skills; experience with Casamba and PointClickCare.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within 24 hours or 1 business day of physician referral.
• Develop treatment plans and obtain approval from referring physician.
• Supervise CFY Speech-Language Pathology Fellows and Assistants as required.
• Record progress notes and documentation per policy and licensure.
• Discharge planning and caregiver training prior to discharge.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Reading procedures

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Master's or Doctorate preferred

Tools

Casamba

PointClickCare

Job description

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within twenty four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral.
• If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Supervise Speech Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
• Participate in in services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Speech and Language Pathologist in the Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY Speech Clinical Fellows and student programs.
• Comply with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Bureau State Practice Act and the facility policy and procedures.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.
• Supervisory Requirements Supervises CFY Speech Clinical Fellows, if applicable, and assists nursing with training of Restorative Aides.

Qualifications Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathologist Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Speech Language Therapy.
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.

Language Skills and Other Abilities

• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
• Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Licensed as an Speech Therapist in the state.
• Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
• Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.

Physical Demands

• Standing and /or walking very frequently.
• Sitting occasionally.
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
• Talking and /or hearing very frequently.
• Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.
• Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.