Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

Speech Language Pathologist  - In-House SNF Speech Language Pathologist for an In-house  Skilled Nursing Facility To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing  Speech Language Pathologist  services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by DOR, Administrator, or Regional support team to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.

Job Functions :

• Provide Speech Language Pathologist services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.
• Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of Speech Language Pathologist services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention / treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the need for intervention / treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families / responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.

To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems Education & Requirements :

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