Speech Therapists

Job Description

Job Description

Nationwide Healthcare Services is looking for clinicians to join our rehabilitation departments in the Wilmington and Hockessin Delaware areas.

We have Full-Time, Part-Time and PRN positions available.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Therapist Specific

• Evaluates residents and develops appropriate care plans.

• Monitor residents' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.

All Clinicians

• Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment modalities may include; individual, concurrent and group.

• Provide excellent training for residents and caregivers.

• Documents services provided within Rehab Optima on a timely basis.

• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.

• Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators, and co-workers in each and every interaction.

• Demonstrates continuous new learning to remain current in the field.

• Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures to protect residents’ individual health information.

• Participates in clinical program development and implementation.

• Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.

• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality outcomes.

• Participates in the training and orientation of other staff, students and volunteers.

• Participates in quality improvement activities as needed.

• May perform additional assigned administrative duties like: assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduated from an accredited program approved by their professional association.

• Current licensure by the applicable state agency.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

 

We look forward to reviewing your resume! EOE