Speech Therapists

Nationwide Healthcare Services; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Healthcare Services is seeking clinicians to join its rehabilitation departments serving residents in the Wilmington and Hockessin areas of Delaware. Full-time, part-time, and PRN positions are available to fit different schedules.

Therapists will evaluate residents, develop care plans, monitor progress, and adjust treatments as needed. All clinicians work under physician orders, with documentation in Rehab Optima and adherence to Medicare guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited program approved by their professional association.
• Current licensure by the applicable state agency.

Responsibilities

• Under physician orders, provide direct resident treatment according to an established plan of care. Modalities may include individual, concurrent and group sessions.
• Provide training for residents and caregivers.
• Document services in Rehab Optima promptly.
• Maintain knowledge of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Demonstrate courtesy, compassion, and respect in all interactions.
• Pursue ongoing learning to stay current in the field.
• Protect residents’ health information per Privacy Practices.
• Participate in clinical program development and implementation.
• Contribute to team meetings and decision-making processes.
• Ensure service and operational excellence of all assigned activities.
• Participate in training of staff, students, and volunteers.
• Engage in quality improvement activities as needed.
• May perform additional administrative duties such as overseeing resident care, medical records, orders, and supplies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Privacy compliance

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accredited program completion

State licensure

Tools

Rehab Optima

Job description

Nationwide Healthcare Services is looking for clinicians to join our rehabilitation departments in the Wilmington and Hockessin Delaware areas.

We have Full-Time, Part-Time and PRN positions available.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Therapist Specific

• Evaluates residents and develops appropriate care plans.
• Monitor residents' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.

All Clinicians

• Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment modalities may include; individual, concurrent and group.
• Provide excellent training for residents and caregivers.
• Documents services provided within Rehab Optima on a timely basis.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators, and co-workers in each and every interaction.
• Demonstrates continuous new learning to remain current in the field.
• Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures to protect residents’ individual health information.
• Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
• Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality outcomes.
• Participates in the training and orientation of other staff, students and volunteers.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as needed.
• May perform additional assigned administrative duties like: assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduated from an accredited program approved by their professional association.
• Current licensure by the applicable state agency.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

We look forward to reviewing your resume! EOE