Speech Language Pathologist – SLP – PRN Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist – SLP – PRN to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in peer review for staff performance and appraisals;
- Provides clinical documentation on a timely basis;
- Demonstrates working knowledge and application of Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement systems;
- Participates in clinical program development and implementation;
- Maintain Compliance with Daybreak’s Compliance Program and plan, adhere to the Daybreak’s Code of Conduct,
- Completes required educational training per Daybreak policy,
- Demonstrates courtesy, compassion, and respect to patients, caregivers, customers, physicians, and co-workers;
- Participates in new learning to remain current in the field of expertise;
- Provides training to patients, families, caregivers, and staff;
- Participates in quality improvement programs;
- Complete all required clinical and billing documentation as indicated and submit in a timely manner;
- Monitor productivity and speech language staffing needs;
- Assume primary responsibility for the management and documentation of the patient/client program according to ASHA Standards of Care;
- Review and evaluate physician’s referral and patient’s medical records to determine speech-language therapy program required;
- Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
Requirements:
- Assists the Department Manager in departmental management functions;
- Participates in peer review for staff performance and appraisals;
- Participates with fellow staff in monitoring the quality of services provided by the Rehab Therapy Department;
- Assists in development of the SLP role in programs and services;
- Exhibits willingness to share professional knowledge and experience. Alerts the Manager to educational needs;
- Strong organizational and analytical skills;
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills;
- Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem solving, and decision making skills;
- Ability to function effectively in various systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff, residents, and customers;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Utilizes effective time management skills;
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, and problem-solving skills;
- Effective interpersonal skills with strong focus on customer service;
- Understanding of communication disorders resulting from neurological impairments;
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred.