Speech Therapist

Posted: Friday, 12 April 2024
Valid Thru: Sunday, 12 May 2024
Index Requested on: 04/12/2024 19:36:46
Indexed on: 04/12/2024 19:36:46

Location: Las Vegas, NV, 89148, US

Industry: Healthcare
Occupational Category: 29-0000.00 - Healthcare Practitioners and Technicians
Type of Employment: PART_TIME

Canyon Vista Post Acute is hiring!

Description:

  • Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
  • Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
  • Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
  • Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
  • Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
  • Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
  • Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
  • Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Speech and Language Pathologist in the Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
  • Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
  • Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
  • Participate in discharge planning.
  • Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY/RFP Speech-Language Pathologist and student programs.
  • Comply with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Bureau State Practice Act and the facility policy and procedures.
  • Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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