JOB DESCRIPTION
Athena Health Care Systems, based in Connecticut, has been a leader in providing quality health care services since 1984. With nursing homes throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Athena has been recognized as one of the largest managers of skilled nursing facilities. By enhancing the quality of life and quality of our environments, we have made our managed facilities a better place for our residents to live and a better place for employees to work.
Valerie Manor Health Care Center offers top quality senior living and rehabilitative care. Our staff is devoted to providing our residents with a homelike, safe environment designed to improve their quality of life. As part of Athena Health Care Systems’ continuum of care, residents can happily “age in place” knowing that they don’t have to move as their care needs change. Our staff is highly trained to give residents care at every level.
ROLE: SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
STATUS: Full-Time
PURPOSE OF YOUR POSITION
Provides patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Participates in the clinical team process. Provides teaching and training to caregiver staff. Involvement in clinical program development. Supervises other therapists, assistants, aides and students as required. Directly responsible to the Program Manager.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Could be M.S. or M.A. in Speech Language Pathology and Certificate of Clinical Competency.
CEU’s per state licensure requirements.
CFY’s are encouraged to apply.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Current licensure by the applicable state agency. Current membership in professional organizations preferred.
Two years of clinical experience in long term care preferred.
CFY’s are encouraged to apply.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Screens patients/residents.
Evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans.
May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as: assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.
Under a physician’s order, provides direct patient/resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes one-on-one, supervised and group.
Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
Consults with and trains patients/residents and caregivers.
Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
Communicates effectively with patients, team members, customers and supervisor.
Promotes positive customer relations.
Provides appropriate consultation to the facility.
Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
Participates in the training and orientation of other staff, students and volunteers.
Participates in the interviewing process for new staff.
Participates in census building and marketing activities.
Demonstrates an ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field.
May perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.
Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.
Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be involved in the position.
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Related keywords: speech language pathologist, speech pathologist, slp, slpa, speech therapist
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Mask-wearing required at all times in this facility.
Education:
- Master’s (Preferred)
Experience:
- SLP: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- SLP License (Required)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Plastic shield at work stations
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Source: Indeed.com
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