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TeamAvamere.com Job Summary The primary purpose of the Speech-Language Pathologist is to assist in providing and directing all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers. Actively participates in quality assurance and customer service activities. Key Responsibilities Provides speech pathology services to patients according to licensure. Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines. Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one's personal protection and patient safety. Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education. Supports and participates in department operations and development. Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care. Associate Responsibilities Performs evaluations pursuant to M.D. orders, payer authorizations, and facility/payer source guidelines. Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for the best functional outcome for the patients. Educates staff, other health care professionals and third-party payers on the benefits and functional outcomes of interventions. Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required. Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with the Supervisor. Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention. Uses professional judgment to ensure safety or self, patients, and others at all times. Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication. Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs, or techniques. Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team, or facility to enhance one's clinical and professional knowledge and skills. Provides assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care. Confers with the Director of Rehab to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization. Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification, and credentialing. Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner. Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team. Requirements and Qualifications Education Graduate from an approved curriculum in Speech Language Pathology. Able to practice unencumbered. In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards. Experience Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources. Full knowledge of residents' rights. Exudes professionalism in presentation. Ability to multitask. Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment. At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
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Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC
Speech-Language Pathologist SLP - SNF Avamere Rehab Newport
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A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$94,658 / year median in Oregon
+10% projected growth
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Speech-Language Pathologist SLP Status:
Part-Time Schedule:
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Avamere Rehab of Newport, 835 SW 11th St, Newport, OR 97365 Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com Job Summary The primary purpose of the Speech-Language Pathologist is to assist in providing and directing all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers. Actively participates in quality assurance and customer service activities. Key Responsibilities Provides speech pathology services to patients according to licensure. Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines. Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one's personal protection and patient safety. Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education. Supports and participates in department operations and development. Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care. Associate Responsibilities Performs evaluations pursuant to M.D. orders, payer authorizations, and facility/payer source guidelines. Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for the best functional outcome for the patients. Educates staff, other health care professionals and third-party payers on the benefits and functional outcomes of interventions. Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required. Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with the Supervisor. Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention. Uses professional judgment to ensure safety or self, patients, and others at all times. Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication. Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs, or techniques. Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team, or facility to enhance one's clinical and professional knowledge and skills. Provides assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care. Confers with the Director of Rehab to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization. Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification, and credentialing. Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner. Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team. Requirements and Qualifications Education Graduate from an approved curriculum in Speech Language Pathology. Able to practice unencumbered. In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards. Experience Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources. Full knowledge of residents' rights. Exudes professionalism in presentation. Ability to multitask. Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment. At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: