Looking for a PRN Speech Therapist to join our team.
Job Functions
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Duties and Responsibilities;
Effectively screen/evaluate patients with possible communication, cognitive or swallowing disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards
Provide rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with communication, cognitive and/or swallowing disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements
Evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness
Provide comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements
Work closely with patients, family members and other care team members to adequately plan for patient needs, to include short term and long term goals
Effectively communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
Chart appropriately and timely
Must utilize good body mechanics at all times
Must demonstrate dependability and regular attendance
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions
Personnel Functions
Maintain an excellent working relationship within the Therapy team and cross functionally
Report occupational exposures of blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility
Staff Development
Attend and participate in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain any applicable licenses
Attend meetings and in-services as required
Complete assigned Relias training timely
Equipment and Supply Functions
Recommend to the DOR equipment and supply needs for the department
Make periodic rounds to check equipment and to assure that necessary equipment is
available and working properly
Clean equipment
Check supply rooms to assure that needed supplies are on hand
Ensure that all equipment is operating in a safe manner
Ensure that supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste
Ensure that appropriate cleaning supplies are on hand to perform necessary clean-up
Care Plan and Assessment Functions
May assist in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the therapy needs of each patient
Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care
Resident Rights
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information
Know and practice the Center’s policy on patient/residents rights
Miscellaneous
Be sure that appropriate protective clothing/devices are on hand and used for handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids
Flexibility with schedule to cover the needs of the department
Working Conditions
Works in the Therapy gym, patient rooms, in offices, as well as throughout the Center
Moves continuously during working hours
Is subject to frequent interruptions
Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset patient, family members, etc.
Communicates with the medical staff, nursing services, and other department supervisors
Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and in other positions temporarily, when necessary
Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation,post-disaster, etc.)
Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminants
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals
Specific Requirements
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle patients based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing services
Must be able to relate information concerning a patient’s condition
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
Must be able to move continuously throughout the work day
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, personnel and support agencies
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds. Requires pushing, pulling, lifting, kneeling, bending, and the ability move freely from one position to another
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
Education and Certification Requirement
Current Speech Language Pathology License
CPR/BLS Certification