Vivage Quality Health Partners
Lakewood, Colorado, United States
Speech Language Pathologist
Job Description
The primary responsibility of the Speech and Language Therapist (ST) is to prevent, evaluate, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders as ordered by physician. In this role, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Resident Care Duties:80% time
Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase clients independence and functioning
Provide aural rehabilitation for clients who are deaf or hard of hearing
Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders
Provide training and education to client, family, caregivers and other professionals as a subject matter expert
Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician
Supervise as appropriate, provisional licensees, students including Clinical Fellowship year externs (CFY) and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards
Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice
Communicate changes in residents condition
Participate in collaborative care conferences and discharge planning
Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation
Respond to family requests and concerns timely
Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff
Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur
Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information
Department Duties:20% time
Assist with training and education of facility and professional partners
Perform screening rounds as directed by Director of Rehabilitation to assess for client needs and environmental safety
Provide recommendations to Director of Rehab and other team members opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other updates
Participation in SLP student development and educational programs
Ensure compliance with mandatory education, training and competency programs
Assist in maintaining cleanliness and tour readiness of the therapy department
Performs other duties as assigned
TALENT:
Executing
Detail oriented and follow through
Takes responsibility and ownership
Ability to prioritize and multi-task priorities
Creates efficiency and effectiveness in process
Influencing
Communicate clearly and effectively and brings people along
Tough skin to deal with multiple personalities and stakeholders
Relationship Building
Works well with people including taff, residents and families
High customer services oriented
Ability to foster teamwork
Leads with honesty and integrity
Ability to read people and understand what motivates them
Strategic Thinking
Curiosity and desire to learn
Ability to think quickly on your feed and come up with alternate solutions
Able to ask great questions
Process information quickly and conceptually
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Effective and efficient time management skills
Sufficient verbal and written communication skills to perform the tasks required
Previous experience and knowledge to provide appropriate care in post acute or long term care environment (preferred)
Knowledge of current Speech Therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
Current, unencumbered, active Colorado Speech Therapy License (required)
Current ASHA certification
BLS certification as requested
Vital Stim certification as requested
EDUCATION:
Must be a graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathology Program by ASHA
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works in designated areas of the facility
Moves intermittently during working hours
Is subject to frequent interruptions
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc
Communicates with the maintenance personnel, nursing staff, and other department supervisors
Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary
Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Frequent squatting, twisting and reaching
Frequent walking and standing
Occasional resident handling, transferring and lifting from floor over 50 pounds
Occasional crawling, climbing and sitting
Frequent repetitive pushing, pulling and grasping up to 25 pounds
OTHER:
Must maintain a valid, unrestricted Colorado drivers license
- Pay Type Hourly
- Employment Indicator Regular