Speech Language Pathologist

Healthcare Recruiters seeks a full-time onsite Licensed Speech Language Pathologist for our client's post-acute facility in Sequim, WA EXCELLENT SALARY! SIGN-ON BONUS!

URGENT HIRE! Relocatable candidates within WA are welcomed and must already be licensed in WA. Relocation assistance provided. New Grads welcome at lower salary.

Licensed Speech Language Pathologist 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.

Position serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients, to all internal and external customers. Participates in quality assurance and customer service activities. This position is responsible to the Facility Rehab Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• 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.
• Keys information into computer systems, including EMR and rehab systems
• 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, monthly reports, and submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• 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 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.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.

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