Description
Vertis Therapy is looking for a dedicated PRN Speech Language Pathologist for consistent PRN hours or Part Time to join our team in Fort Wayne at our Assisted Livings with Memory Care. Vertis Therapy is a therapist-owned company that provides quality, patient-centered care along with ongoing training and support to our staff.
In-house clinical team
1:1 Treatments
Flexible Scheduling
Primary Job Function
The Speech and Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients in accordance with orders from a physician through the use of therapeutic procedures designed to address deficits in speech, language, hearing, swallowing, and cognition, and improve independence, safety, and quality of life. The Speech and Language Pathologist participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing support and information within the area of speech therapy.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review available patient information and evaluate the impact of this information on the assessment and treatment process.
- Conduct and document a thorough functional assessment of the patient utilizing standardized procedures, including home/vocational and equipment needs.
- Develop and implement an individualized treatment plan based on patient needs and containing achievable functional goals.
- Comply with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines.
- Record patient progress in the patient record a minimum of every seven (7) days.
- Revise treatment plans, as needed, throughout the treatment process.
- Document the course of treatment in a clear, concise manner, including a discharge summary utilizing the prescribed format.
- Orient patients to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Inform patients of any potential risk during any procedure.
- Work with nursing staff, patients, and families to maximize the patient's use of functional abilities.
- Establish and instruct patients and family/other caregivers in exercises and therapeutic procedures to be continued following discharge.
- Assist in the referral process when a patient requires additional services following discharge. Maintain current knowledge of community resources.
- Attend and participate in rehabilitation team conferences regarding patient 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 accuracy.
- Participate in the quality improvement process by responding appropriately to results of medical record audits, patient/referral source satisfaction surveys, safety activities, and regulatory requirements.
- Act in compliance with Vertis Therapy policies and procedures and Federal and Professional Organization regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
- Promote the programs and services of Vertis Therapy through formal and informal interactions with the community.
- Perform other duties as assigned and required.
Requirements
- Master of Science degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
- Current license/certification in the state of practice.
- Prefer minimum one (1) year experience in geriatric rehabilitation.
- Must meet the educational requirements for certification and be in the process of accumulating the supervised experience or meet the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology granted by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Adequate computer skills in order to complete required job duties and computerized documentation.
- Demonstrated competency in applying principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in speech therapy.
- Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
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