Speech Therapist (Full-time / Per-diem) – Brentwood Health Care Center – Los Angeles, CA

Brentwood Health Care Center in Santa Monica is an energetic, high therapy volume, post acute rehab facilities. We are an in-house physical, occupational and speech therapy provider. Our patients are admitted for short term rehabilitation resulting in a high discharge back to home/ community ratio. We are proud of our high professional and ethical standards. If you are a like minded speech therapist who shares our passion for excellence and outcomes we would like to meet you!

We are currently looking for a full-time PT to join our fun and cohesive team.

For additional questions, please contact Keith Vogel Regional Rehab Services Manager at 310-499-3356.

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CFY Students may apply!

See Job Description Below:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Directs and supervises rehab aides and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines.
  • Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safety.
  • Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
  • Supports and participates in department operations and development.
  • Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.

ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders, payer authorizations, and facility/payer source guidelines.
  • Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for the patients.
  • Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payers on the benefits and functional outcomes of interventions.
  • Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required.
  • Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.
  • Uses professional judgment to ensure safety or self, patients and others at all times.
  • Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
  • Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs, or techniques. Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one’s clinical and professional knowledge and skills.
  • Provides rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.
  • Confers with Director of Rehab and Area Rehab Services Manager to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization.
  • Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification and credentialing.
  • Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
  • Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduate of an approved curriculum in Speech Language Pathology.
  • Is able to practice unencumbered.
  • California Licensed
  • Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
  • Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
  • Full knowledge of resident’s rights.
  • Exudes professionalism in presentation.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in the English language.
  • CPR certification.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

  • Signing bonus

Work Location: One location

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