Speech Language Pathologist
Company: Bedrock Management Services Organization
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: March 12, 2023
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Job Description:
Bedrock Management Services Organization - -
Position Title: Speech Language PathologistDepartment: Patient Care
Therapy Group (PCTG)Reports to: Regional Director of Therapy
OperationsCreated by: Regional Director of Therapy Operations
Position Summary: -This position is responsible for providing
outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the
older adult population. The in-home setting could be a patient's
private residence or in a patient's room in a SNF/Dementia-care
facility, in an assisted living facility, or in an independent
living facility. This position will evaluate and treat in the most
functional environment which is the patient's home and assesses the
need for, develop, and deliver speech therapy interventions to
facilitate rehabilitation both on an intermittent and
maintenance-based scale. The Speech Therapist identifies the need
for and makes referral(s) to other disciplines to address the
comprehensive needs of patients. The Speech Therapist will
implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore,
reinforce, and enhance performance and optimize independence. In
addition, this position instructs, educates and trains patients and
caregivers in those skills and functions essential in promoting
quality, independence, and productivity, in order to diminish or
correct language and other disorders pathology.
Essential Functions: -
Works closely with the Regional Director of Therapy Operations to
ensure proper execution and maintenance of Speech and other
Wellness Programs
Screens, examines and evaluates patients, including history and
systems review
Provides thorough SLP education to patients and caregivers in a
manner they can understand, and plans appropriately for discharge
when medical necessity no longer indicates skilled therapeutic
care.
Makes clinically necessary referrals to other disciplines within
care network as well as other agencies in order to address the most
complex and comprehensive needs of the patient.
Consults with other members of the Therapy and Health & Wellness
team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent
with the objective findings, functional needs and capabilities of
each patient.
Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of
individual patient.
Orders supplies and equipment (DME) as necessary
Maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment
as necessary
High quality patient care. Ensures that patients and families
receive the highest quality of service in a caring and
compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs
and rights.
Participates in departmental initiatives and demonstrates effective
communication with all team members.
Facilitates professional growth, development and overall
improvement of departmental performance.
Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the
patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services, and
design of program delivery.
Application of appropriate tests, measures (FOMs) and therapeutic
intervention.
Identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement
and the time required to achieve it; identify
precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care.
Follows proper continuing education requirements and assures up to
date licensure.
Services include but are not limited to application of therapeutic
techniques in areas such as:
o - - - Therapeutic exercise and interventions for disorders
including speech, language, social communication, cognitive
communication and swallowing.
o - - - Articulation therapy
o - - - Language intervention therapy
o - - - Oral Motor therapy
o - - - VitalStim therapy
o - - - LSVT
o - - - Case Management in the home and community
Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications
- - - - Valid State Speech Language Pathologist and Audiology
license/certification REQUIRED to start
- - - - -Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
required
Preferred Qualifications
- - - - -Dementia experience
- - - - -Interest and/or experience in lymphedema
- - - - At least 1 year of geriatric experience
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Keywords: Bedrock Management Services Organization, Virginia Beach , Speech Language Pathologist, Healthcare , Virginia Beach, Virginia
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