Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (Contract) – Impactful Rehab

Sweetwater Care; Los Angeles (CA); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sweetwater Care in Los Angeles, CA seeks a licensed speech-language pathologist to deliver comprehensive speech, language, voice, and swallowing therapy in a SNF setting. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and document patient care, collaborating with physicians and the rehab team.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, conducting evaluations, documenting progress, ensuring Medicare/Medicaid compliance, and delivering evidence-based therapies to improve communication and

Mansioni

• Direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to the company guidelines, professional standards and community needs.
• Provides professional treatment while using therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders.
• Plans activities and provides therapeutic services for speech and language disorders.
• Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients; participates in qualify assurance and customer service activities.
• Perform patient evaluations and develop treatment plan, including short-term and long-term goals, consistent with physician orders and appropriate for the patient’s overall medical condition.
• Carry out patient care plans or portions thereof, determining appropriate progression of patients within real of the established care plan.
• Demonstrates working knowledge and application of Medicare, Medicaid and other reimbursement systems.
• Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
• Participate in patient care planning and utilization review meetings.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate in a SNF setting.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills with administering standardized speech/language assessments, conduct swallowing evaluations, developing treatment plans and monitoring patient’s progress.
• Perform test and complex treatments individually or with assistance as needed.
• Collaborate with occupational therapist physical therapist, physicians and other members of the healthcare team relative to individual patient treatment programs and progress.
• Document patient evaluations, treatment progress notes, and discharge summaries for the patient’s medical records in a timely manner as defined by the department policy manual.
• Providing a full range of speech therapy modalities consistent with previous education and expedience.
• Assist with the clinical affiliations of speech therapy assistants.
• Perform a clinical assessment to identify patient needs and appropriateness of patient. Analyze patient needs and administer appropriate care as ordered by a physician.
• Document, prepare and complete a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
• Ensures the delivery of quality rehab services.
• Demonstrates courtesy, compassion, and respect to patients, caregivers, customers, physicians, and co-workers.
• Maintain Compliance with Compliance Program and plan, adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct.
• Work with the facility and organizations on case management needs and requirements.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Descrizione del lavoro

Sweetwater Care in Los Angeles, CA seeks a licensed speech-language pathologist to deliver comprehensive speech, language, voice, and swallowing therapy in a SNF setting. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and document patient care, collaborating with physicians and the rehab team.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, conducting evaluations, documenting progress, ensuring Medicare/Medicaid compliance, and delivering evidence-based therapies to improve communication and