Transformative Speech-Language Pathologist for Rehab Teams

1 Legacy, Inc; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare agency is looking for a full-time Speech Therapist to provide comprehensive evaluations for patients with communication and swallowing deficits. The role includes developing and executing treatment programs that meet the patient's needs while collaborating with medical staff. Responsibilities include delivering educational instruction, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with agency standards. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience and be ready to contribute to effective patient care in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides differential diagnosis for patients/residents with speech, language, swallowing disorders.
• Provides written reports to both contracted facility or agency and patient/residents physician.
• Establishes and carries out treatment programs on the basis of the diagnostics information available which will meet the patient’s functional communicative needs.
• Educational instruction to the patient/resident, family, and appropriate restorative personnel regarding the communication disorder to facilitate recovery.
• Interacts regularly with other members of the rehabilitation team and nursing staff on the patients treatment plan, progress, and prognosis.
• Develops appropriate home and community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their environment.
• Terminates service when benefit has been achieved.
• Maintains good rapport with all significant administrative and restorative nursing personnel to facilitate good communication and coordination of treatment program.
• Assures that all required written documentation is completed and appropriately placed on a timely basis.
• Complies with established agency standards and evaluation compliance.
• Submits logs and all billing information on a timely basis.
• Reports any problem areas within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
• Comply with the State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board Guidelines.

Job description

A healthcare agency is looking for a full-time Speech Therapist to provide comprehensive evaluations for patients with communication and swallowing deficits. The role includes developing and executing treatment programs that meet the patient's needs while collaborating with medical staff. Responsibilities include delivering educational instruction, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with agency standards. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience and be ready to contribute to effective patient care in a healthcare environment.