Speech-Language Pathologist SLP
Company: EmpowerMe Wellness
Location: Charleston
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Grow your career! Here, you'll find advanced training,
opportunities for promotion, and great benefits - all while making
a real difference in the lives of seniors! -EmpowerMe Wellness -
and our subsidiary companies ONR and EverSpring Pharmacy - are on a
mission to improve the lives of seniors and all we serve! We
provide fully integrated on-site therapy, diagnostic lab testing,
pharmacy services, and more at senior living communities
nationwide. Our compassionate, experienced team of nearly 3,000
clinicians and professionals focus on health and wellness solutions
in 36 states and counting. You can find out more about us at
empowerme.com! (Please note: ONR clinics will be transitioning to
the EmpowerMe Wellness brand in 2023.)
- Perform appropriate assessment(s) and reassessment(s) of
patients functional abilities, including physical, emotional,
cognitive and sensory components to evaluate the necessity of
skilled speech therapy intervention; identify and initiate
clinically appropriate therapeutic intervention that is evidenced
based and comprehensive to the needs of the individual patient
and/or as directed by physician orders in accordance with the
appropriate professional standard, applicable state/federal laws
and by the company
- Educate and communicate with patients, family and other patient
care personnel regarding the individualized treatment plan for the
patient; and, routinely provide feedback to patient, their family
member(s) and care staff personnel regarding progression, goal
achievement and discharge plans
- Identify the need for, and make, referrals to other disciplines
to address the comprehensive needs of patients
- Assume supervisory responsibility and accountability speech
language pathology new graduates (in clinical fellowship year) and
students in accordance with federal, state and payer guidelines,
including communication and documentation
- Assess, conduct appropriate intervention and/or make
recommendations to physician regarding patient pain interfering
with optimal level of function of participation in
rehabilitation
- Assist in training and orientation of EmpowerMe Wellness and/or
community staff, as well as students, in relation to rehabilitation
therapy
- Communicate professionally, clearly and maintain a good working
relationship with physicians, care staff, the administrative team
and interdisciplinary teams, as well as demonstrate flexibility to
ensure patient/facility/customer needs are being met
- Ensure documentation is completed, and charges are entered, in
a timely, thorough and accurate manner and in accordance with state
guidelines and company policy
- Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors; manage and operate equipment safely and
correctly; maintaining department cleanliness and safety
- Provide input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating
department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate
action to remain within budget guidelines
- Maintain professional expertise through continued education as
necessitated by licensure and as appropriate for provision of
specific treatments utilizing EmpowerMe Wellness educational
resources when available
- Develop speech therapy department by frequently reviewing best
practices, providing guidance for, and conducting, in- services and
other educational trainings in compliance with federal and state
professional requirements
- Participate in infection control, departmental equipment
training, organizational safety and fire safety programs,
patient/family and team conferences and attend departmental /
company training as requested and provides positive contributions
to interdepartmental discussions
- Achieve productivity goals and expectations as identified by
the Company
- Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity -
identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and
religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
- Comply with HIPAA & PHI guidelines and protects confidentiality
at all times
- Offer to assist other staff and demonstrates flexibility in
carrying shared team functions including special projects
- Other duties as assigned-A master's degree from an accredited
program in Speech Pathology/Communication Disorders-Active ASHA
Certification required --One (1) year of experience in
rehabilitation in senior care communities or related settings is
preferred --Current state licensure, in good standing, as Speech
Language Pathologist --Basic Life Support/CPR certification
--Knowledge of Medicare payment systems and EHR/EMR systems
Keywords: EmpowerMe Wellness, Champaign , Speech-Language Pathologist SLP, Other , Charleston, Illinois
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