Speech Language Pathologist -PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Caring Place Healthcare Group is different. It starts with the meaning behind the name—the facilities are truly “Caring Places” for your loved ones.

Through The Caring Way—our culture of compassion, integrity, and excellence. That’s why we’ve partnered with Concept Rehab , a nationally known provider of contract rehabilitation services for senior post-acute healthcare providers. Together, we combine heartfelt care with clinical excellence.

Concept Rehab brings decades of experience serving skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and outpatient settings across the Midwest. Their clinicians live by the values of Commitment, Respect, and Integrity , and provide top-tier therapy services that help our residents regain strength, independence, and confidence.

Whether you're a resident, a family member, or a healthcare professional, you’ll feel the difference in the way we work and the way we care. And if you’re considering joining our team, know this : you'll be part of something meaningful. A legacy of care. A mission with heart. A partnership built to make lives better.

About Concept Rehab

As a company owned and operated by therapists for over 40 years, Concept Rehab offers therapists the opportunity for meaningful work and professional growth in a supportive, dynamic environment. Members of our growing team make a daily difference for patients, families, and the facilities we serve, while enjoying access to ongoing education, resources and support so that employees can thrive as we set the standard of excellence in rehabilitative care.

If this describes you and your professional goals, we would love to have you join our team!

The Speech / Language Pathologist provides competent, courteous and respectful evaluation, treatment and supervision of patients for difficulties in communicating, problem solving, cognitive processing and swallowing and scope of practice as outlined by ASHA and licensure laws in respective state; communicates with families, physicians and other healthcare team members while maintaining impeccable, professional documentation of services in the medical record. The Speech / Language Pathologist also conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis in restorative and functional maintenance programs. This position reports to the Therapy Program Manager and ultimately the Director of Operations. CRI’s Speech / Language Pathologists model and promote competent, courteous and professional services to internal and external customers to develop and maintain a competitive advantage. CRI Speech / Language Pathologists maintain career development through continuing education and training opportunities and networking. The successful candidate will have a passion for demonstrating the CRI values of Commitment, Respect and Integrity in providing therapy to patients.

Requirements :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Evaluate Patients for rehabilitation services within 24 to 48 hours of physician’s orders.
• Develop effective treatment plans.
• Treat patients according to the treatment plan of care.
• Communicate with Physician, Clinical Managers and other health care team members, patient and / or family and facility staff any pertinent information concerning patient’s progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in Care Conference Meetings and Interdisciplinary Team Meetings.
• Participate in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, treatment notes, progress notes, provide objective input for discharge summaries and complete daily billing of services per policy and procedure.
• Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance programs.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Achieve or exceed the minimum productivity standard established by CRI.
• Recommend any needed equipment to the appropriate personnel which would facilitate improved delivery of clinical services.
• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Act as a clinical supervisor for affiliating Speech / Language Pathology Graduate Clinicians for area Universities and Colleges.
• Comply with state specific Speech Pathology Licensure Standards.
• Maintain an organized working environment.
• Consistently portray the mission, vision, core values, cornerstones and professional image of Concept Rehab, exercise good judgment in the performance of the job.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strong relationship skills. Strong interpersonal skills. High emotional intelligence. Outstanding oral and written communications. Problem-solving, analytical and critical evaluation skills. Technology Skills. Cultural awareness. Ethical practice. Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion. Maintain Confidentiality.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION S