Speech Therapist

Demonstrates working knowledge of skilled restorative therapy and maintenance programs

Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs 

Completes Speech-Language Pathology evaluations upon physician order

Establishes Speech-Language Pathology plan of care for treatments per physician order

Provides Speech-Language Pathology plan of treatments and modalities

Modifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on the resident’s response to specific treatment plan

Documents resident progress toward Speech-Language Pathology goals

Discharges residents from Speech-Language Pathology services when appropriate 

Completes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy.

Supervises unlicensed assistive personnel

Provides resident, staff and family education and in-servicing

Demonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case management

Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy 

Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements 

Strives to meet productivity / efficiency goals and self-initiates corrective action plan for non-attainment

Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures

Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures

Completes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policy

Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents

Participates in the discharge planning process with the interdisciplinary team

Participates in facility meetings and committees as assigned

Submits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time frames 

Participates in internal audits as directed

Possess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF setting

Utilizes proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities.

Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Speech-Language Pathology and practices within acceptable professional standards

Complies with all facility policies and procedures

Respects all residents all resident rights

Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately

Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures 

Keeps Facility Rehabilitation manager informed and updated appropriately

Recommends corrective action plan for all identified problems

Maintains a positive working relationship between the rehabilitation department and other departments

Maintains high standards of professional conduct