Speech-Language Pathologist
Company: Willow Valley Communities
Location: Willow Street
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description and Responsibilities:Willow Valley Communities,
NOT a For-Profit Therapy Company that has a wonderful culture and
beautiful surroundings is looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist
(PRN). This Speech-Language Pathologist (PRN) plans, organizes and
administers medically prescribed Speech Therapy programming for
patients with speech and language communication disorders,
cognition and memory decline, swallowing difficulties, to improve
communication skills, increase cognition and memory recall, ensure
safe diet levels and improve quality of living.Opportunities with
WVC:In-House TherapyContinued career growth and education
opportunities, such as extensive dementia training by our very own
Memory Care EducatorExcellent benefits package, including medical,
dental and visionUse of our amenities, such as our fitness center,
spa, cafes and swimming poolsPlus many moreWage:Pool/PRN
$55/hrResponsibilities:Models exemplary customer service and models
care, compassion and trust toward Team Members and
Residents.Diagnoses and evaluates speech and language skills,
cognitive, and swallowing skills as related to medical, social, and
psychological factors.Reviews Physician's referral (prescription),
patient's condition and medical records to determine
speech/dysphagia therapy treatment required.Provides counseling,
guidance and language development therapy to disabled individuals,
caregivers and family.Reviews individual chart to obtain background
information prior to evaluation in order to determine appropriate
tests and to ensure that adequate information is
available.Administers, scores and interprets assessments for
speech, language, cognition.Tests and measures patient's swallowing
function.Plans and prepares written plans of treatment based on
evaluation data to restore swallowing, communication, and cognitive
function.Observes, reports, and records treatments, responses, and
progress in patient's chart.Reviews treatment plan, and assesses
individual performance to modify, change, or write new
programs.Instructs individuals and/or caregivers to monitor their
own speech and swallowing, and provides ways to practice new
skills.Attends care plan meetings as appropriate for
interdisciplinary team updates.Conducts in-services to staff in
speech therapy techniques and objectives.Confers with Physician and
other practitioners to obtain additional patient information,
suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate occupational
therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health
care.Ability to work with other therapists, nursing staff,
patients, and caregivers in coordinating patient care to optimize
outcomes.Requisitions supplies and equipment.Acts as consultant to
medical and other professional groups.Attends meetings, seminars
and participates in other activities to promote professional
growth.Ability to work with other therapists, nursing staff,
patients, and caregivers in coordinating patient care to optimize
outcomes.Demonstrates good organizational, time management, and
planning skills.Demonstrates good working knowledge of Prospective
Payment Systems (PPS), Minimum Data Set (MDS), Medicare Part B, and
other applicable reimbursement systems.Adheres to all applicable
federal, state and local standards of care and the ethics and
policies concerned with the practice of speech therapy.Completes
timely clinical documentation to include functional goal-setting,
programming and therapeutic approach.Completes
billing/administrative documentation timely and
accurately.Completes Resident screens in conjunction with annual
MDS schedule and in response to nursing
reports/referrals.Qualifications:Master's degree from accredited
speech-language pathology program at a 5 year college or
university.Must be board certified and licensed by the
state.Computer literacy is required.Hours:PRN/Pool (as
needed)Schedule:Day hoursWork Location:Cultural Center at Willow
Valley Communities900 Willow Valley Lakes Drive.PT123by Jobble
Keywords: Willow Valley Communities, Scranton , Speech-Language Pathologist, Healthcare , Willow Street, Pennsylvania
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