Speech Language Pathologist/Therapist (SLP)

Company: West County Care Center
Location: Ballwin
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

West County Care Center - BASIC FUNCTION -The licensed therapist evaluates and treats patients and communicates with patients, clients and team members. The licensed therapist maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Conducts in-services and training for patients, clients and team members on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques.
-CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

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• Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations.
  
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients and team members.
  
• Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off
  
• Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
  
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
  
• Evaluate patients based upon the physician referral/orders.
  
• Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal based outcomes and ensure approval /orders for services from referring physician.
  
• Treat patients according to treatment plan.
  
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
  
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
  
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs.
  
• Participate in discharge planning.
  
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
  
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.
  
• Participate in in-service training program for other staff at the facility.
  
• Participate in facility performance improvement programs
  
• Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department.
  
• Perform other duties as required or directed
  
• Screen patients based upon identified need.
  
• Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department
  
• Secure necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients.
  
• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order.
  
• Travel or float between facilities as determined by supervisor and patient needs.
  
  EXPOSURE RISK -The Staff Therapist is at high risk for exposure to blood and body fluids. -
  SUPERVISION RECEIVED -Reports to the Director of Rehab or Designee for both administrative and patient care responsibilities. -
  SUPERVISION EXERCISED -Supervises Assistants, rehab techs, temp/provisional licensees and therapy students. -
  WORKING CONDITIONS
  
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  • Works in well-lighted/ventilated office and therapy areas.
    
  • Sitting, standing, bending, lifting and moving intermittently during working hours.
    
  • Subject to frequent interruptions.
    
  • Involved with patients, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances.
    
  • Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.
    
  • Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors.
    
  • Willingness to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
    
  • Must be constantly alert for patient's safety.
    
  • Attend and participate in continuing educational programs. May involve overnight travel.
    
  • Subject to falls, burns from equipment, infectious diseases, odors, etc., throughout the workday.
    
  • Subject to lifting, carrying and supporting patients.
    
  • Licensed and able to travel between facilities as indicated by Supervisor.
    
  • Mobile phone use is only permitted during break and non paid allocated lunch times. Phones should be kept on vibrate at all times.
    
    QUALIFICATIONS -EDUCATION/LICENSURE -Graduate of an accredited college or university with a valid state license or eligibility to obtain license in state where services are provided. -PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
    
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    • Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit push, pull, and lift) intermittently throughout the workday.
      
    • Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.
      
    • Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
      
    • Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
      
    • Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, clients and team members.
      
    • Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
      
    • Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
      
    • Must be able to lift patients, medical equipment, supplies, etc. to 50 lbs.
      
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Keywords: West County Care Center, Springfield , Speech Language Pathologist/Therapist (SLP), Healthcare , Ballwin, Illinois