Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Saint Albans Vermont
Description: Premier Therapy Services is looking of Speech Language Pathologist right now, this career will be placed in Vermont. Further informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Premier Therapy Services provides a complete array of rehabilitative therapy services designed to help patients recover as quickly and fully as possible following an accident, illness or ! surgery.
Our goal is to return patients to their highest level of functioning, through our highly personalized and innovative rehab programs that focus on positive goal-setting, successful skills acquisition, and adaptive lifestyle changes. Working together with patients and their families, physicians and caregivers, Premier Therapy Services consistently creates successful outcomes that have earned us a reputation for excellence and trust in the field of rehabilitation therapy.
At Premier Therapy Services, we are committed to promoting independent living by improving patients overall quality of life in a relaxed, comfortable setting. A comprehensive plan for care is developed by an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, therapists, and speech and language pathologists who respect the dignity and privacy of patients and their families. We look for skilled therapists interested in our results-oriented, ethically-driven, clinical approach, who enjoy wo! rking in a cooperative, positive team environment, and who are! empathetic and caring towards all.
Redstone Villa Nursing Home located in St. Albans, VT is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join their dedicated, compassionate team.
Responsibilities Include:
- Optimizes the communication abilities and skills of patients in facilities by performing or directing and supervising therapy staff in the following activities: screening of all residents; evaluating and treating all patients who could benefit from intervention as referred by a state approved referral source; appropriately treating to achieve identified objectives; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives; communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient's family, the staff and other professionals;
- Builds a strong rehabilitative care practice within each facility by performing the following activities: establishing and maintaining courteous and helpful interaction patterns with all sta! ff, patients, and families which reflect sensitivity to individual needs and a problem solving approach; actively integrating therapist's role into facility and interdisciplinary treatment team; contributing to facility patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff meetings; and family conference activities/communications; establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with other health care professionals and colleagues in the community; making appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team; developing and implementing new programs/techniques to enhance rehabilitation services; adhering to established facility policies and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control and emergency situations.
- Continues professional development by: expanding and enhancing clinical, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professiona! l staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities; maintai! ning valid state license; obtaining membership and participating in professional and community organizations; maintaining awareness of issues related to the profession of speech-language pathology and the health care environment.
- Maintains administration requirements by: submitting billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner, assisting in collection of statistics and updating records; informing appropriate staff and managers of patient progress and facility issues; and contributing to facility rehab goals and plans.
- Understands managed care/Prospective Payment System (PPS) billing and treatment guidelines. Provides quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
- Complies with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a location. Maintains confidentiality of Premier Therapy Services, facility and patient information.
- Able to travel between facilities w! ithin Premier Therapy Services’ locations to treat patients or to serve as a consultant to therapy staff as needed.
- Able to work varying hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.
Leadership skills sufficient to effectively direct and supervise the activities students and clinical fellowship year candidates, if appropriate, in delivering quality care to patients, including coaching and teaching skills. Ability to work effectively as a team member. Organizational, time management and planning skills. Communication skills for accurate, concise and organized oral and written presentations of information to patients and staff. Listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence. Effective clinical problem solving skills (e.g. identify and prioritize issues in responsive manner, develop sound and innovative action p! lans, execute action plans on timely basis, ensure appropriate results,! etc.). Computer skills for effective management reporting including documentation, billing, payroll and expense reporting and statistical reporting of patient progress.
Required Credentials:
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (may be dually certified in Audiology)
- Valid ASHA certification in Speech-Language Pathology
Please call or email Monica Labato, Recruitment Manager, at 862-400-5494 or .
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Premier Therapy Services.
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This career starts available on: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 22:04:24 GMT