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Speech Therapist PRN needed for premier nursing facility. Come join our winning team!
Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive.
Position Summary:
Facilitates the treatment of speech and language disorders following an assessment process that evaluates patient histories and identifies the causes for speech defects, devising effective therapy plans in association with other healthcare professionals, tracking patient progress, maintaining comprehensive treatment records, and adjusting treatment plans as needed in accordance with all company policies and local, state and federal laws.
Qualifications: If you meet the below – please apply!!
- Current state license in Speech and Language Pathology
- CPR/BLS certifications
- Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills
- Ability to lead by example and remain calm and professional in all work-related situations
Responsibilities:
- Compassionately assess, diagnoses and treats speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders
- Continually reviews treatment results and adjusts treatment programs to ensure optimal results for patients/residents
- Organizes, updates and concisely documents patient charts, daily progress notes, summaries, monthly reports and other required paperwork as needed
- Supports and instructs patient/family in techniques, adapting behaviors for better communication outcomes
- Follows all facility safety guidelines and other policies keeping updated on regulations governing the industry and profession
- Participates in inter-departmental meetings and facility operations
- Communicates patient status and needs to those involved with care maintaining confidentially when required in accordance with HIPAA
- Educates staff, other health care professionals and third-party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of therapy interventions
- Provides in-service trainings or other educational presentations to company, as needed – updating policies and procedures as they relate to the department
- Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner
Benefits for our Full time Employees:
- Competitive pay
- Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)
- 401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)
- Company paid Life and disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are a skilled nursing facility committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive. As a top-tier, 24-hour nursing home in Culver City, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art rehabilitation and nursing services.
