Job Abstract

Job Overview:

The Speech Pathologist evaluates, plans and implements Speech Language Pathology treatment in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited speech language pathology program
• Certificate of Clinical Competency
• NJ State License
• BLS through the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• Per Diem Scheduling

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates and collaborates with health care team to provide highest quality service possible. Oversees Assistants and Techs, delegating appropriate activities and treatments. Communicates to Case Managers on a timely basis. Communicates and discusses cases with referring practitioners on a timely basis. Consults on cases and issues providing professional advise to team. Instructs nursing and other team members how best to manage patients considering rehab needs. Coordinates care with other rehab disciplines. Transitions patients to Step by Step program according to rehab policies and procedures
• Determines the plan of care and the prognosis, predicting the optimal level of improvement in function and the amount of time needed to reach that level. Designs a plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan. Appropriately creates patient centered goals and predicts outcomes and determines criteria for discharge. Establishes goals and desired functional outcomes that specify expected time durations. Establishes a plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family, caregiver, and others. Establishes a plan of care consistent with the examination and evaluation. Establishes a plan of care minimizing risk to the patient and those involved with the delivery of the patient’s care. Demonstrates awareness of contraindications and precautions of treatment (age specific). Establishes a plan of care designed to produce the maximum patient outcomes(s) utilizing available resources. Adjusts the plan of care in response to changes in patient status. Establishes a plan for patient discharge in a timely manner. Identifies the most appropriate settings for service, explores all alternative service delivery options and effectively implements plans. Establishes the plan of care considering barriers to learning.
• Educates others (patients/ residents, family, caregivers, staff, students, other health care providers) using relevant and effective teaching methods. Educates internal and external customers. Identifies and establishes priorities for educational needs in collaboration with the learner. Designs educational activities to address identified needs. Conducts educational activities using a variety of instructional strategies as needed. Assesses effectiveness of educational activities reports to physical therapist/ occupational therapist. Informs customers of services offered. Demonstrates the ability to identify what the patient’s/ resident’s educational needs are
• Evaluates findings, considers current level of impairments and probability of prolonged impairment, functional limitations and disabilities. Synthesizes examination data. Identifies competing diagnoses which must be ruled out to establish a diagnosis. Performs regular re-examinations of patient status. Performs regular evaluations of the effectiveness of patient treatment. Evaluates changes in patient status. Consistently develops diagnostic impression and makes comprehensive recommendations leading to appropriate case management. Selects/develops materials and instrumentation for which there is a clear rationale and uses these materials and instrumentation creatively and effectively to enhance the treatment process. Obtains accurate information by performing the selected examination methods. Interprets screening findings and determines appropriateness for therapy or referral to other providers
• Performs administrative tasks including documentation, billing and scheduling to support the patient, minimizes errors and maximizes quality. Consistently records statistical information for department. Documents accurately and appropriately. Bills accurately and according to policies and regulations. Schedules patients/ residents to maximize treatment outcomes and efficiencies. Reports near misses and incidents to appropriate parties. Accurately uses e-TherapiX and TDS. Completes outpatient paperwork for processing of patient billing timely and accurately. Assures continuity of care when taking time off. Manages outpatient registration, insurance authorizations, certifications, billing to provide quality services
• Performs evaluations/ assessments and screenings including history, systems review, tests and measures. Obtains accurate information by performing the selected examination methods. Adjusts examination according to patient response. Performs examination minimizing risk to the patient, self, and others involved in the delivery of the patient’s care. Performs therapy evaluation procedures in a technically competent manner. Spontaneously probes for additional relevant information, obtains info from other sources and integrates data in order to identify etiologic and / or contributing factors.Administers evaluation in a uniform manner to ensure findings are valid and reliable. Selects reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history of the patient/ resident
• Provides skilled interventions, maximizing the patient’s outcomes by successfully anticipating patient’s response to care provided. Performs effective, efficient, fluid, and coordinated movement in providing technically competent interventions for patients. Performs interventions consistent with the plan of care. Recognizes physiological and psychological changes in patients and adjusts treatment accordingly. Uses intervention time efficiently and effectively. Engages client/ family in problem-solving activities. Modifies task approach , occupations, and the environment to maximize client performance. Determines time for discharge and educates patients on discharge responsibilities. Determines need for referral to other disciplines based upon progress, lack of progress with rehab care. Determines educational needs and educates patients/ residents/ families
• Performs other tasks as required