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- Current, active license as Speech Pathologist, and is able to practice unencumbered. CPR Certification, as required for license renewal.
- Graduate of an approved curriculum in Speech and Language Pathology.
- Experience in long term care preferred.
- Able to work on multiple tasks at the same time.
- Directs and supervises the work of assistants AND students as applicable with State and Federal guidelines.
- Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one's personal protection and patient safety.
- Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
- Supports and participates in department operations and development.
- Communicates patient status and needs to the patients, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.
- Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders-payer authorization and facility/payer source guidelines.
- Develops treatment plan and provide treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for patient.
- Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of intervention.
- Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, or monthly reports as required.
- Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.
- Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.
- Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques.
- Provides inservice training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one's clinical and professional knowledge and skills.
- Provides assistants and rehab techs clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.
- Confers with Program Specialists and supervisor to develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance program utilization.
- Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification and credentialing.
- Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
- Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.
speech and language pathologist - Roseville, CA , USA, United States - Pine Creek Care Center
Description
We are looking for a SLP or a CFY.POSITION:
Provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Working knowledge of Medicare and other pay or sources.
Full knowledge of resident's rights.
ESSENTIAL
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