Speech Therapist

Location: Georgia

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DESCRIPTION

* Build a strong Speech Language Therapy program

* Optimize the functionality and skills of patients

* Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of residents after a written order received from physician

* Screening of facility residents

* Completes all necessary documentation

* Attend all required meetings and in-services, including but not limited to family meetings, care plans, staffing, utilization review

* In conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, develop programs appropriate to the needs of the facility residents through the continuum of care

* Compliant with all infection control procedures and environmental protocol while following OBRA Resident's Rights Guidelines

* Provide consultation and clinical supervision to SLP-CFY

* Maintain valid state license and awareness of issues related to the profession of SLP and healthcare environment

* Responsible for appropriate scheduling of residents

* Facilitates and completes family and facility staff in-services and education

* Assist the facility in meeting standards necessary to maintain state and federal certification

* Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS

* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

* Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations

* Strong time management and ability to manage caseload

* Physical Demands:
Required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job, some of which require a moderate to heavy category of physical demand

Push/Pull up to 300lbs, Standing, Sitting, Sustained Squatting, Repetitive Stooping, Trunk Twisting, Sustained Kneeling, Sustained & Repetitive Forward Reaching, Stair Climbing, Walking, Grasping, Fine Motor, Lifting

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

* Masters of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Speech and Hearing Sciences

* State Licensure or proof of registration to complete Clinical Fellowship year in Speech Pathology followed by certification

* ASHA certification or proof of ASHA certification through grandfathering process

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

* Senior Living experience preferred

* PDPM knowledge

* Experience with therapy software/EMR

* Medicaid case mix knowledge