Speech Language Pathologist - SLP - PRN

Company: Symbria
Location: New Bedford
Posted on: February 12, 2019

Job Description:

Overview
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Employer is currently seeking a PRN--Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN add to our growing Rehabilitation Team to serve our clients at Sacred Heart Home, a leading Continuing Care Retirement Community. As one of the few 100% employee-owned companies in healthcare, our business practices are guided strictly by the values to which our employee owners are committed to.-- For more than 20 years, Employer has been providing an outstanding work environment for talented employees to deliver patient-centered care to the geriatric population in senior-living and post-acute settings.
Position SummaryPatient evaluations and effective administration of treatment programs, develop and implement clinical and educational components of the Speech-Language Pathology Program, actively participate on the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team and contribute to community marketing activities. Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate physician's referral and patient's medical records to determine speech-language therapy program required.
  
• Evaluate each patient's current level of functioning using approved speech-language/swallow evaluation techniques, tests and observations, and prepare written treatment program based on evaluations.
  
• Administer a prescribed speech therapy program to restore and maintain maximum function and prevent disability using a range of therapeutic modalities.
  
• Coordinate speech therapy services and information presented at the interdisciplinary team conference with physical therapy, occupational therapy and the nursing department.
  
• Assist in formulating of policies and operating procedures necessary for the effective operation of the speech program in conjunction with other programs in the community.
  
• Develop program goals and assess the need for clinical equipment and supplies, and participate in budget planning and preparation as described by the community.
  
• Assume primary responsibility for the management and documentation of the patient/client program according to ASHA Standards of Care.
  
• Monitor productivity and speech language staffing needs.
  
• Complete all required clinical and billing documentation as indicated and submit in a timely manner.
  
• Maintain productivity standards.
  
  Work Schedule
  
  
  
  • Work schedules vary at each client location, and on occasion, you may be scheduled to work at any other Employer Rehab client community, provided the other community is within a reasonable traveling distance.
    
    Qualifications
    
    
    
    • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school, and a valid registered license for the state in which employed.
      
    • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred.
      
    • Understanding of communication disorders resulting from neurological impairments.
      
    • Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills,--and problem-solving skills.
      
    • Able to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
      
    • Effective interpersonal skills with strong focus on customer service.
      
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      Why work at Employer?
      
      
      
      • 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, also known as an ESOP. You, along with your co-workers, have an ownership stake in this company!
        
      • Competitive compensation
        
      • ESOP retirement plan
        
      • 401(k) & Roth 401(k) plans
        
      • Employee Assistance Program
        
      • Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, flexible spending accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off (PTO) and Yearly Tuition Reimbursement.
        
        EOE
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        Keywords: Symbria, New Bedford , Speech Language Pathologist - SLP - PRN, Healthcare , New Bedford, Massachusetts

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