Licensed Speech Language Pathologist, Part Time
Company: Apple Rehab Clipper
Location: Westerly
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Apple Rehab Clipper - The Apple Rehab Difference
What distinguishes Apple Rehab? We think it is our philosophy of
Better Life, which operates on the premise that each patient and
staff member is a special individual with unique thoughts, ideas
and experiences. It is the quality of the relationships between our
staff and patients that make Apple Rehab a better place to live and
work. Apple Rehab is a best-in-class provider of short-term
rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. We seek to attract and
retain the best employees; in turn we offer a competitive salary
and first-rate benefits including medical, dental, vision,
short-term disability, and life insurance as well as paid time off,
401(k) and much more.
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist
Job Description/Qualifications
This position description has been designed to indicate the general
nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as
a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and
qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to
the position. Depending on the size of the facility the job duties
may vary. - Receipt of the job description does not imply or create
a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind; my
employment with the Company is at-will.
Reports to: - Rehabilitation Director
General Purpose
Provides quality resident care to enable the resident to achieve
and maintain the maximum level of functional ability while
maintaining positive level of interaction with facility and
resident.
Qualifications
-Graduate of accredited SLP school, has CCC or is in CFY, and
eligible for licensure
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Prior long-term care experience preferred
Essential Job Responsibilities
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- - - - - - - - Working with the RD, evaluates, develops, organizes
and implements resident care programs through the utilization of
selected ST procedures in individual and group sessions.
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- - - - - - - - Manages caseload in all areas of identifying
residents through screening process and scheduling treatment
individually or in groups while maintaining productivity
expectations.
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- - - - - - - - Instructs resident, family, and caregivers in ST to
be continued upon discharge.
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- - - - - - - - Adheres to PPS guidelines, ensures all ST
documentation/treatment conforms to documentation/billing policies
and procedures.
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- - - - - - - - Working with RD, provides oversight and direction
of techs and assists in the supervision and education of
affiliating students.
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- - - - - - - - Assists in the assurance that the physical
surroundings and equipment are sanitary, orderly and free from
conditions that may cause safety hazards.
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- - - - - - - - Complies with ethical, regulatory, procedural and
professional standards and practice guidelines.
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Residents' Rights Functions
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- - - - - - - - . Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy.
Fosters feelings of self worth and respect by treating residents
with kindness and understanding.
- - - - - - - - Knows and complies with Residents' Bill of Rights.
Reports all grievances and resident complaints to administrator
and/or Director of Nursing immediately.
- - - - - - - - Reports any incident involving rehab staff to RVP
immediately.
-Physical Requirements
-Good physical and mental health. Some lifting, fine hand eye
coordination, and good hearing acuity is involved. - Visual and
hearing acuity to detect changes in residents' conditions and
respond to pages. - Ability to communicate with residents,
families, staff, co-workers, medical personnel, regulatory agencies
and consultants.
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-Other Job Functions
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- - - - - - - - Maintains own professional competence as well as
learning new creative trends in ST treatment through participation
in continuing education, seminars and training programs.
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- - - - - - - - Attends all mandatory in-services.
Benefits
Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of
30 hours or greater that may include the following:
Career Growth Opportunities
Access To On-Line Continuing Education Platform
Paid Continuing Education Day
Paid Travel Time and Mileage
Paid Clinical Licensure
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