Speech Language Pathologist - Senior Living

Overview HealthPro-Heritage is seeking a Part Time SLP to cover 2 sites (Tulsa and Bixby). * Schedule: 20 hours/week (M-F) * Assisted living + Memory care Contact Grace at for more information.

Responsibilities * On referral, evaluate the impact of available resident information on the assessment and treatment process.

* Conduct and document a thorough assessment of the resident to determine and diagnose communicative deficits and equipment needs.

* Develop and implement an individualized treatment program based on the initial evaluation and containing achievable functional goals.

* Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines, and consistently maintain timely and accurate departmental records.

* Instruct aides in appropriate procedures and provide supervision in accordance with applicable State law.

* Enter a progress note in the resident record following each treatment session.

* Revise the resident's treatment program, as needed, based upon resident performance.

* Document the course of treatment in a clear, concise discharge summary utilizing a prescribed format.

* Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs.

Inform residents of any potential risk during any procedure.

* Work with nursing staff, resident and families to maximize resident's use of functional abilities.

* Instruct residents and family/other caregiver about therapeutic procedures to be continued by the resident at home following discharge.

* Assist in the referral process when a resident requires additional services following discharge.

Maintain current knowledge of community resources.

* Attend and participate, or provide information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problems or needs.

* Attend and participate in other department/facility meetings, as required.

* Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency.

* Participate in and/or provide in-service education sessions.

* Participate in the quality improvement process by responding appropriately to results of medical record audits, resident satisfaction surveys, safety activities and regulations.

* Promote the programs and services of Heritage Healthcare through formal and informal interactions with the community.

* Act in compliance with Heritage Healthcare's regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.

* Adhere to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs.

* Perform other duties as assigned and required to provide quality care to residents.

* Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocate therapy resources efficiently in accordance with resident goals and outcomes related to discharge destination.

* Demonstrate a knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third party reimbursement guidelines.

* Support the company's commitment to Compassionate Care; project a professional image to foster confidence in the Rehabilitation Program.

* Perform duties in an independent manner and recognizes situations where direct supervision is needed; willingly helping others.

* Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected for your position at your particular facility/facilities.

Qualifications * Master's Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.

* Hold a current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech- Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) credential offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

* Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development * Must maintain valid state Speech Language Pathology licensure Recruiter : Email Address