Speech-Language Pathologist

Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center - We offer the Following:Premium CompensationGreat Benefits PackageProfessional Growth & StabilityBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offEducational Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of Speech-language Pathology with a Master's Degree or higher. Valid ASHA certification in Speech-Language Pathology .Experience Required: Minimum of 1-year experience in a long-term care facility.Professional Licensure and Certification Required: Must have a NYS license as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Valid ASHA certification in Speech-Language Pathology.Essential Job FunctionsScreens residents for rehabilitation therapy needsCompletes Speech-Language Pathology evaluations upon physician orderEstablishes Speech-Language Pathology plan of care for treatments per physician orderProvides Speech-Language Pathology plan of treatments and modalitiesModifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on the resident's response to specific treatment planDocuments resident progress toward Speech-Language Pathology goals:Discharges residents from Speech-Language Pathology services when appropriateCompletes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy.Demonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case managementComplies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapyUtilizes the clinical software applications per policies and proceduresCompletes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policyAssists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residentsParticipates in the discharge planning process with the interdisciplinary teamSubmits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time framesPossess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF settingComplies with all facility policies and proceduresMaintains confidentiality of facility and resident informationReports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediatelyRecommends corrective action plan for all identified problemsACKNOWLEDGEMENTPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.