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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