About this role
TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job… Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards.
DESCRIPTION
• Build a strong Speech Language Therapy program • Optimize the functionality and skills of patients • Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of residents after a written order received from physician • Screening of facility residents • Completes all necessary documentation • Attend all required meetings and in-services, including but not limited to family meetings, care plans, staffing, utilization review • In conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, develop programs appropriate to the needs of the facility residents through the continuum of care • Compliant with all infection control procedures and environmental protocol while following OBRA Resident’s Rights Guidelines • Provide consultation and clinical supervision to SLP-CFY • Maintain valid state license and awareness of issues related to the profession of SLP and healthcare environment • Responsible for appropriate scheduling of residents • Facilitates and completes family and facility staff in-services and education • Assist the facility in meeting standards necessary to maintain state and federal certification • Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal • Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations • Strong time management and ability to manage caseload • Physical Demands: Required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job, some of which require a moderate to heavy category of physical demand Push/Pull up to 300lbs, Standing, Sitting, Sustained Squatting, Repetitive Stooping, Trunk Twisting, Sustained Kneeling, Sustained & Repetitive Forward Reaching, Stair Climbing, Walking, Grasping, Fine Motor, Lifting
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Masters of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Speech and Hearing Sciences • State Licensure or proof of registration to complete Clinical Fellowship year in Speech Pathology followed by certification • ASHA certification or proof of ASHA certification through grandfathering process
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Senior Living experience preferred • PDPM knowledge • Experience with therapy software/EMR • Medicaid case mix knowledge