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HealthPro Heritage

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Senior Living

HealthPro Heritage, New Providence, New Jersey, us, 07974


OverviewAt HealthPro Heritage, we hire people who share our vision, work diligently, and provide the kind of care that will help change patients' lives for the better. As an Associate, your dedication and commitment deserve respect and recognition. If you're looking for a career with straightforward and realistic 'care' expectations, maybe it's time to look at our company.

The primary purpose of the position is to provide and direct speech therapy services to patients, which may include pediatric, adult, and/or geriatric persons. The goal is to help them reach their maximum performance potential within a medical model of practice.

Responsibilities

On referral, evaluate the impact of available resident information on the assessment and treatment process.

Conduct and document a thorough assessment of the resident to determine and diagnose communicative deficits and equipment needs.

Develop and implement an individualized treatment program based on the initial evaluation and containing achievable functional goals.

Comply with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines, and consistently maintain timely and accurate departmental records.

Instruct aides in appropriate procedures and provide supervision in accordance with applicable State law.

Enter a progress note in the resident record following each treatment session.

Revise the resident's treatment program, as needed, based on resident performance.

Document the course of treatment in a clear, concise discharge summary utilizing a prescribed format.

Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Inform residents of any potential risks during any procedure.

Work with nursing staff, residents, and families to maximize residents' use of functional abilities.

Instruct residents and family/caregivers about therapeutic procedures to be continued by the resident at home following discharge.

Assist in the referral process when a resident requires additional services following discharge. Maintain current knowledge of community resources.

Attend and participate, or provide information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problems, or needs.

Attend and participate in other department/facility meetings, as required.

Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency.

Participate in and/or provide in-service education sessions.

Participate in the quality improvement process by responding appropriately to results of medical record audits, resident satisfaction surveys, safety activities, and regulations.

Promote the programs and services of Heritage Healthcare through formal and informal interactions with the community.

Act in compliance with Heritage Healthcare’s regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.

Adhere to facility policies and procedures and participate in facility quality improvement and safety programs.

Perform other duties as assigned and required to provide quality care to residents.

Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocate therapy resources efficiently in accordance with resident goals and outcomes related to discharge destination.

Demonstrate knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third-party reimbursement guidelines.

Support the company’s commitment to Compassionate Care; project a professional image to foster confidence in the Rehabilitation Program.

Perform duties in an independent manner and recognize situations where direct supervision is needed; willingly help others.

Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected for your position at your particular facility/facilities.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.

Hold a current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) credential offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

Must maintain valid state Speech Language Pathology licensure.

Recruiter ContactEmail: jpendell@healthpro-heritage.com

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