Speech Therapist (SLP)
Apply NowCompany: Lodi Creek Post Acute
Location: Lodi, CA 95240
Description:
DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation
REPORTS TO: Director of Rehab
POSITION PURPOSE:
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. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation
advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers. Actively
participates in quality assurance and customer service activities for the rehabilitation department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides 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 patient, family, caregivers, or other
members involved with patient care
ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders, payer authorizations, and facility/payer source
guidelines
Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and
reimbursement level for best functional outcomes for the patients
Educates staff, other healthcare professionals and third party payers on the benefits and
functional outcomes of interventions
Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily
progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required
Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention
Uses professional judgment to ensure safety or self, patients and others at all times
Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication
Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills,
programs, or techniques. Provides in-service training sessions or other educational
presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one's clinical professional
knowledge and skills
Provides assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment
plans prior to initiation of patient care
Confers with director of Rehab and Area Rehab Services Manager to develop and
implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization
Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification, and credentials
Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner
Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an approved curriculum in Speech Language Pathology
Is able to practice unencumbered
Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
Full knowledge of resident's rights
Exudes professionalism in presentation
Ability to multitask
Must be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in the English language
CPR certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
Must be able to lift up and over 100 pounds with assistance according to the resident's
abilities
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and walk for extended periods of time
Must be able to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time frame
Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling
patient care activities
Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this
facility, including physical examination
REPORTS TO: Director of Rehab
POSITION PURPOSE:
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. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation
advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers. Actively
participates in quality assurance and customer service activities for the rehabilitation department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides 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 patient, family, caregivers, or other
members involved with patient care
ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders, payer authorizations, and facility/payer source
guidelines
Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and
reimbursement level for best functional outcomes for the patients
Educates staff, other healthcare professionals and third party payers on the benefits and
functional outcomes of interventions
Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily
progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required
Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention
Uses professional judgment to ensure safety or self, patients and others at all times
Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication
Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills,
programs, or techniques. Provides in-service training sessions or other educational
presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one's clinical professional
knowledge and skills
Provides assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment
plans prior to initiation of patient care
Confers with director of Rehab and Area Rehab Services Manager to develop and
implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization
Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification, and credentials
Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner
Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an approved curriculum in Speech Language Pathology
Is able to practice unencumbered
Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
Full knowledge of resident's rights
Exudes professionalism in presentation
Ability to multitask
Must be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in the English language
CPR certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
Must be able to lift up and over 100 pounds with assistance according to the resident's
abilities
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and walk for extended periods of time
Must be able to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time frame
Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling
patient care activities
Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this
facility, including physical examination