Speech Therapist

Peninsula Post-Acute in Burlingame, CA

Type

Part-time

Contact Information

Contact: Patty Jorgensen
Phone: 650-652-3969
Fax: 650-697-7244
Email: pjorgensen@plum.com
Website: penpostacute.com

Description

Speech Language Pathologist %u2014 Skilled Nursing Facility

Peninsula Post Acute located in Burlingame, California is looking for top notch SLP personnel. We are an upscale skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility who strives to provide exceptional service to our guests. Our facility is looking for premier people and successful candidates will enjoy the challenge of caring for patients in our short-term units.

The ideal candidate for the Speech Language Pathologist position must meet these requirements:

%u2022Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders-payer authorization and facility/payer source guidelines.

%u2022 Develops treatment plan and provide treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for patient.

%u2022 Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of intervention.

%u2022 Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, or monthly reports as required.

%u2022 Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.

%u2022 Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.

%u2022 Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, co-treatment, setting up protocols and programs.

%u2022 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 in order to enhance one%u2019s clinical and professional knowledge and skills.

%u2022 Provides assistants and rehab techs clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.

%u2022 Confers with Program Specialists and supervisor to develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance program utilization.

%u2022 Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification and credentialing.

%u2022 Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.

%u2022 Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.