Gateway Post Acute is looking for a full-time Speech Therapist to join our wonderful team! Are you passionate about what you do? Want to make a difference? Please apply!
Speech Therapist/Speech Language Pathologist
General Purpose The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis. Essential Duties
Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete
evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following
state practice act.
Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Speech and
Language Pathologist in the Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for
discharge from therapy services.
Participate in discharge planning.
Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY/RFP Speech-Language Pathologist and student programs.
Comply with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Bureau State Practice Act and the facility policy
and procedures.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional
colleagues.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathologist Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Speech Language Therapy. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Licensed as an Speech Therapist in the state. Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.
