SLP SNF

Speech Language Pathologist

Must have active speech language pathologist license in the state of facility.

Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders-payer authorization and facility/payer source guidelines. Develops treatment plan and provide treatment consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for patient. Educates staff other health care professionals and third party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of intervention. Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations daily progress notes summaries or monthly reports as required. Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention. Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self patients and others at all times. Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op co-treatment setting up protocols and programs. Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills programs or techniques.

Provides inservice training sessions or other educational presentations to company team or facility in order to enhance ones clinical and professional knowledge and skills. Provides assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.

Directs and supervises the work of assistants AND students as applicable with State and Federal guidelines. Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding ones 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 patients family caregivers or other members involved with patient care. Confers with Program Specialists and supervisor to develop and implement new programs/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.