Speech Language Pathologist

HealthPRO Heritage is seeking a skilled Speech Language Pathologist to join our team on a PRN (as needed) basis in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will play a vital role in providing and directing speech therapy services to patients, helping them reach their maximum performance potential within a medical model of practice.

• Evaluate the impact of available resident information on the assessment and treatment process.
• Conduct and document a thorough assessment of the resident to determine and diagnose communicative deficits and equipment needs.
• Develop and implement an individualized treatment program based on the initial evaluation and containing achievable functional goals.
• Comply with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines, and consistently maintain timely and accurate departmental records.
• Instruct aides in appropriate procedures and provide supervision in accordance with applicable State law.
• Enter a progress note in the resident record following each treatment session.
• Revise the resident's treatment program, as needed, based upon resident performance.
• Document the course of treatment in a clear, concise discharge summary utilizing a prescribed format.
• Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs.
• Inform residents of any potential risk during any procedure.
• Work with nursing staff, resident, and families to maximize resident's use of functional abilities.
• Instruct residents and family/other caregiver about therapeutic procedures to be continued by the resident at home following discharge.
• Assist in the referral process when a resident requires additional services following discharge.
• Maintain current knowledge of community resources.
• Attend and participate, or provide information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problems, or needs.
• Attend and participate in other department/facility meetings, as required.
• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency.
• Participate in and/or provide in-service education sessions.
• Participate in the quality improvement process by responding appropriately to results of medical record audits, resident satisfaction surveys, safety activities, and regulations.
• Promote the programs and services of HealthPRO Heritage through formal and informal interactions with the community.
• Act in compliance with HealthPRO Heritage's regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
• Adhere to facility policies and procedures and participate in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required to provide quality care to residents.
• Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocate therapy resources efficiently in accordance with resident goals and outcomes related to discharge destination.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third-party reimbursement guidelines.
• Support the company's commitment to Compassionate Care; project a professional image to foster confidence in the Rehabilitation Program.
• Perform duties in an independent manner and recognize situations where direct supervision is needed; willingly helping others.
• Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected for your position at your particular facility/facilities.

• Masters Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Hold a current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) credential offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• Must maintain valid state Speech Language Pathology licensure.