Speech & Lang Pathologist Full Time
Company: Riverwalk - SNF
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: May 8, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:Brookdale is offering up to $7,500 sign on bonus or
relocation reimbursement.Sponsorship is also available for foreign
nationals.PRN hours are also available- Seeking an SLP who can
commit to working 2-3 days a week.Relationships and integrity are
the heart of our culture. They help us create a welcoming and
inclusive community among our residents, associates and patients
that feels like family. They guide us to be open in our
communication with each other, and enable us to make the right
decisions for the people who have entrusted us with their care. Our
relationships and integrity work together to create a positive
impact in the lives of the people we touch.The happiness of those
we serve is dependent on the happiness of our associates, so you'll
receive a competitive compensation and benefits package with
additional perks designed to make you smile. The work you do will
be challenging yet rewarding. You'll earn more than a paycheck; you
can find opportunities to grow your career through professional
development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall
health and wellness - physical, mental, emotional, and financial.
Most of all, we believe you can find purpose, meaning, and the
chance to be a part of something bigger than yourself.If you want
to work in an environment where you can become your best possible
self, join us!Veterans, transitioning active duty military
personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.We believe
that in order to best serve our residents and patients, we need to
first serve our associates. One way we do that is through our
benefits. Our offerings include, but are not limited to:Full-time
and part-time associate benefits:-- 401(k) Retirement Savings
Plan-- Benefit plan package-- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit-- Associate
Compassion Fund-- Associate Discounts-- Identity theft protection--
Pet savings and insurance plans-- Voluntary benefits available
Full-time associate benefits:-- Extensive Insurance Plans,
including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account,
health savings account and more.-- Paid Time Off-- Adoption
Benefit-- Tuition Reimbursement-- Company-provided life insurance
and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)-- Voluntary STD
and LTDPlease note, Brookdale has adopted a policy requiring all
associates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to
limited exemptions based on medical conditions, sincerely held
religious beliefs, or applicable state laws and
regulations.Responsibilities:Delivers high quality speech-language
pathology services to patients with speech, language, voice,
fluency and swallowing disorders, including screening, assessment,
treatment, program planning and implementation. Improves patients'
communication skills through vocal exercises and cognitive
therapies. May select alternative communication systems and teach
their use. Promotes rehab services within the Community, attends
meetings and care conferences, performs administrative and billing
duties within specified guidelines and timeframes. Demonstrates
personal and professional work behaviors which promote the practice
of speech-language pathology within the Community. Adheres to
applicable principles and practices of speech-language pathology,
Brookdale policy and procedures and State / Federal
regulations.Optimizes communication, cognitive and swallowing
skills of patients by performing the following tasks: screening,
initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients;
effectively participating in the care planning process;
appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and
communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the
patient's family, the staff and other professionals as
appropriate.Conducts evaluations using standardized tests,
specifically selected to assess the individual patient after
thorough review of the resident's medical record, in order to
determine patients' baseline status and identify impairments,
functional deficits and potential to improve based on normative
data.Establishes individual patient plan of care, based on current
evidence, to optimally address patient-specific goals and to comply
with service delivery parameters in accordance with the Resident
Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, Managed Care Contract or other
guidelines specific to skilled nursing and rehabilitation.Develops
treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and
short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. Confers
formally and informally with the physician and other team members
in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the
patient.Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other
team members. Implements and conducts skilled treatment as outlined
in the treatment plan. Monitors patient's response to intervention
and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance
with physician's orders. Adapts treatment to meet the individual
needs of the patient.Recommends and obtains appropriate equipment
to improve patient's communication. Instructs patient, family and
staff in use of augmentative communication devices.Instructs
patient, family and staff in appropriate speech language procedures
or home program to allow carryover of therapeutic remediation and
goals in daily activities.Participates in transition / discharge
planning.Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total
services delivered and of individual speech language pathology
programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined
criteria.Utilizes the Community electronic medical record to review
the patient's medical chart, complete forms such as patient
screens, physician orders, transition documentation. Documents
evaluation, treatment encounter notes, progress reports,
re-certifications, discharge notes and other required patient data
in the Therapy electronic medical record. Utilizes guidelines for
skilled documentationSubmits billing, payroll and expense
documentation in an accurate and timely manner meeting all
regulatory guidelines. Assists in the collection of statistics as
directed.Adheres to Brookdale policies and procedures. Complies
with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA
standards for the healthcare professional. Assists with and
participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
Programs as required. Adheres to established confidentiality
standards as required by Brookdale concerning patient
information.Attends in-service training, as well as, provides
education to members of the patient care team and members of the
community.Consistently demonstrates sound judgement in the
evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of patient
therapy programs.Demonstrates strong interpersonal and
communication skills.Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing
education and professional development.Complies with Human Resource
policies including, but not limited to, maintaining professional
licensure in good standing, staying current for personnel file
items (TB Test, CPR Certification, etc.), complying with State /
Federal / Brookdale wage and hour law regulations, device
management and Learning Management System (LMS) completion.This job
description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the
above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a
comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform
all duties as assigned by his/her
supervisor.Qualifications:Education and ExperienceMaster's or
Doctorate Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited
program required. Previous speech language pathology experience
preferred.Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special
RequirementsCurrent license to practice speech language pathology
within the state. Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligibility
for Clinical Fellowship Year.Management/Decision MakingUses limited
independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and
established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures
and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when
to handle them personally.Knowledge and SkillsHas a working
knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic
ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and
process. Has a working knowledge of the organization. Basic
computer software. Excellent verbal and written communication
skills required. Ability to work holidays and weekends as operation
demands. Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethical
professional and clinical judgment. Ability to address staff and
patients in a courteous and friendly manner as well as accept
constructive criticism. Must be willing to communicate with
patients of various levels of functioning and various types of
personalities. Willingness to communicate perceived physical and
emotional needs of patients to other skilled staff to assist with
addressing their care needs.Physical Demands and Working
ConditionsStandingWalkingSittingUse hands and fingers to handle or
feelReach with hands and armsClimb or balanceStoop, kneel, crouch
crawlTalk or hearTaste or smellAbility to lift: up to 50
poundsVisionRequires interaction with co-workers, residents or
vendorsOccasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to
ensure shift coverageOn-Call on an as needed basisPossible exposure
to communicable diseases and infectionsPotential injury from
transferring, repositioning, or lifting residentsExposure to
latexPossible exposure to blood-borne pathogensPossible exposure to
various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazardsSubject
to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipmentRequires
Travel: OccasionallyBrookdale is an equal opportunity employer and
a drug-free workplace.
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