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Pate Rehabilitation

Overview

The Speech Language Pathologist is a licensed professional who evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive communication and swallowing skills in patients with acquired brain injuries. Join our wondeful team!

Responsibilities Assesses and analyzes of patient care needs and establishes mutual goals with the patient and/or caregiver for a comprehensive plan of care including discharge planning Assesses the patient’s environment with particular attention to safety to ensure the environment is suitable for the delivery of safe and effective careAssesses the patient support system and utilization of available community resources to ensure optimum level of careIdentifies therapy diagnosis/patient care problems and interventions; makes additions or changes to ensure the patient problems are comprehensively addressed and progress documentedUpon receipt of the Physician’s orders, interprets and implements those services and programs related to Speech Therapy Ensures these orders are carried out in a professional manner satisfying professional ethics, patient rights and State and Federal codes and regulations Initiates and coordinates the plan of care to include other disciplines as needed and ensures integration of care Documents additions and/or changes to the patient plan of careRe-evaluates the patient’s progress and therapy program making changes as necessary and under the physician’s direction Provides patient and caregiver education relating to diagnosis, medications, infection control, and safety measures in accordance with the plan of care Conducts comprehensive medication reviews and ensure patients and their caregiver, if any, receive information regarding the patient’s medication regimen, including but not limited to frequency, duration, use, side effects, indications, and contraindications Provides education to the patient and their family regarding medication administration, actions, side effects, etc. (as above) Provides written materials for patients and their families Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomesProvides all aspects of case management to enhance patient outcomesCompletes and submits all required documentation within established agency guidelines Ensures compliance with state/local/payer requirements and that documentation reflects the care provided and meets company, regulatory and payer standards Requisition and management of equipment and supplies required to increase the client’s function and independence as appropriate to careDemonstrates teaching skills and continued competence in performing therapeutic interventions for all levels of complexity in patient careCoordinates of all aspects of the patient care with internal as well as external care providersInstructs patient/caregivers of the safety measures appropriate to careMaintains universal precautions and infection control standards to prevent the transmission of infections and communicable diseases. Appropriately disinfect/sanitize/transport equipment and supplies used for patient care; and use proper medical waste disposal techniques Recognition of changes in patient status and reporting appropriatelyProvides clear, concise, and complete reporting of patient status in compliance with agency and regulatory standardsCompletes documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standardsDemonstration of proficiency in OASIS documentation including timeframes and response accuracyReports all incidents per agency and regulatory standardsFollows policies and procedures according to agency, state, and regulatory standardsUse of safe body mechanics to prevent personal injury to self or patientFunctions within the Scope of PracticeAttends and participates in staff meetings, patient care conferences, in-services and other meetings as requestedMaintains confidentiality of patient related information and honor patient rightsParticipates in the agency’s QAPI program by communicating problem areas identified and recommendations to address problem areas; data collection; attendance at periodic QAPI meetings; and participation in performance improvement projects as requestedOther duties as assigned and within scope of practice Qualifications Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited schoolValid license from the state practicing in Current CPR certification Prior home care experience preferredAbility to administer manual therapeutic exercises; instruct, motivate, and assist clients in non-manual exercises and functional activities Ability to evaluate cognitive, swallowing, expression, understanding, and fluency and develop a plan of care based on findings Professional appearance and demeanor General knowledge of computers and the ability to learn industry specific software applications Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills Excellent organizational and time management skills with a keen attention to details Ability to work effectively in a team environment Ability to develop critical thinking skills, research situations, solve complex problems and deal with a variety of issues Ability to learn and complete various educational goals during orientation

 

About our Line of Business Pate Rehabilitation, an affiliate of Rehab Without Walls, provides evidence-based physical, occupational, speech/language, and neurocognitive therapies, as well as vocational rehabilitation, to advance and accelerate patient recovery – helping individuals suffering from an acquired brain injury return to a high quality of life. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com/pate-rehab. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.