Speech Therapist
Company: Elderwood at North Creek
Location: North Creek
Posted on: July 22, 2021
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Job Description:
Join Our Team: Put the CARE back in CAREER - Join our team
today! Overview: Speech-Language Therapy team members assist with
ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by making
recommendations for a speech-language therapy treatment plan, if
necessary, and carrying out treatments as planned; conducting an
audiometric screening of resident upon request and making
recommendations for further audiology service. This position
ensures that the highest degree of quality resident care is
maintained at all times. THIS IS A
PER DIEM POSITION. WEEKDAYS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS
REQUIRED. 1. Screens
resident for communication problem upon request; conducts an
in-depth evaluation and makes written recommendations for a therapy
plan of care, if necessary and upon request. 11.Participates in developing and conducting
in-service training programs for facility personnel involved in
resident care. • M.A. or
M.S. Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved school
required.
2. Coordinates audiometric screening
test for resident and makes referrals for further audiology
evaluations, or treatments if necessary.
3. Initiates speech-language therapy
plan of care according to physician orders; and maintains required
contact with the physician during the therapy program of
resident.
4. Observes rights of residents and
treats residents with respect and kindness.
5. Maintains written evaluations,
progress notes, and discharge summaries for all residents in a
speech-language treatment program.
6. Confers with other staff
regarding special needs of residents and integrates speech-language
treatment program with goals and approaches of other
disciplines.
7. Attends Resident Care Planning
and Family/Resident Care Plan Review meetings for residents
currently in a speech-language treatment program.
8. Maintains records that include
statistical reports about resident, in-service education
information, budget information and a material/equipment
inventory.
9. Submits statistical reports to
the Business Office staff for Medicare billing payments, and
completes assessment forms upon request.
10. Attend staff meetings and
required or preferred in-service training.
12. Reviews written speech-language
policies and procedures annually and makes necessary
revisions.
13. Maintains costs of program
within the parameters of the annual budget.
14. Performs all position duties
according to safety rules and practices required for this position,
and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents
and visitors of this facility.
15. Generate and develop ideas,
which improve the quality of care for residents or increase
position productivity and satisfaction.
16. Performs assigned duties
according to the service excellence standards and goals established
for this position, and for all staff members of this
facility.
17. Exhibit the highest level of
customer service toward residents, staff and visitors.
18. Perform other position duties
assigned by supervisor, management staff or
Administrator.
• New York State license to practice
as a Speech-Language Pathologist required.
• Clinical Competence Certification
from the American Speech and Hearing Association
preferred.
• Ability to communicate well
verbally and in writing required.
• Qualities of maturity, diplomacy,
and ability to work well with others required.
• Verification of qualifications by
the New York State Department of Health, Office of Rehabilitation
Therapies (license number/certification number)
required.
• Ability to perform tasks to
established standards of excellence required.
• Demonstrated willingness to uphold
the vision and mission of the company by following the core values
of Integrity, Team work, Passion for Excellence and Reverence for
the Individual is required.
Keywords: Elderwood at North Creek, Albany , Speech Therapist, Other , North Creek, New York
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