Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), PRN at KINDRED REHAB GROUP MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

Lewiston, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Speech therapy, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Swallowing evaluation, Communication therapy, IEP development, Documentation, Medical billing, Clinical documentation, Patient care, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Growth and development knowledge

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Hours: PRN Join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho—where nationally recognized quality meets small-town heart. We’re proud to be recognized for excellence and patient safety, including an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s list of “Great Community Hospitals,” and U.S. News & World Report accolades for maternity care. Here, you’ll find a teamwork-first culture, leaders who support you, and coworkers who genuinely have your back. New grads are welcome—we’re committed to training, mentoring, and helping you build confidence as you grow. And because we know great care starts with taking care of our people, we offer competitive benefits and a workplace you can feel good about. If you’re looking for a place to do meaningful work, build a career, and feel proud serving your community—you belong at St. Joe’s Under the general direction of and upon physician referral; to assess the receptive/expressive communication and swallowing needs of impaired patients, develop treatment goals, plan and implement appropriate treatment plans utilizing a variety of speech/language therapy treatment procedures. The Speech Therapist must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in his/her department. The individual must acquire and/or demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. In addition, have an understanding of the state laws and regulations regarding school-based therapy, documentation, and billing. Therapist is responsible for development of students’ IEP goals, progress reports, and contribution to annual review meetings with staff and parents/caregivers. He/she must be able to provide care with consideration of developmental status. Primary Duties Based upon the treatment diagnosis of the patient, OBJECTIVELY AND QUANTIFIABLY assesses a baseline level of communication and swallowing function for each patient referred. Such evaluations should include baseline assessment of pertinent medical and onset history, articulation, voice, fluency, language, swallowing and cognition. This baseline information should be sufficient to adequately form the basis of treatment outcome goals. Based upon the initial assessment of the patient, identify communication/swallowing needs and establish appropriate treatment outcome goals. Goals will be established as an expected outcome of the patient's treatment plan, will be expressed in measurable terms, and will be realistic and appropriate to the patient's condition. Based upon the treatment outcome goals established for the patient, plan and implement treatment programs designed to achieve or significantly progress toward achievement of outcome goals. Treatment programs will be dynamic relative to the clinical response of the patient and will achieve a level of consistency and continuity that will enhance the patient's clinical response. Based upon the clinical response of the patient relative to the treatment plan, complete progress and discharge documentation accurately and in a timely manner, using professional terminology. Treatment notes are written for each treatment given and accurately reflect both the treatment received as well as the length of the treatment. Progress reports are written at appropriate intervals throughout the patient's period of care and the treatment outcome goals as well as the level of progress toward those goals is readily apparent from the report. A discharge summary is written for each patient discharged from therapy and the final level of achievement for each outcome goal is readily apparent from this summary. Scion Health considers a consistently positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude to be an essential function of every position. While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to roll up their sleeves and pitch in as necessary to get the job done. Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes, (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond appropriately to constructive feedback from a supervisor. Qualifications: Graduate from an ASHA accredited Speech/Language Pathology curriculum Master's Degree required Current Idaho Speech Language Pathologist license Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) BLS on first day or to be assigned by the Learning Center

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Responsibilities

Assess receptive, expressive communication, and swallowing needs of patients to develop and implement effective treatment plans. Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including progress reports and discharge summaries, while collaborating with staff and caregivers.