Speech Therapist PD

Overview

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients with speech/language  and swallowing disorders in accordance with physicans orders. Under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation -  evaluates plans, identifies, assesses, interprets, diagnoses and administers medically prescribed speech therapy treatment to patients.  Selects and executes procedures for screening and assessment of speech, language, oral pharyngeal function, swallowing, and cognitive-communication disorders; formulates, carries out, and documents plan of care throughout the continuum of care, Inpatient and encompasses pt education , family/caregivers and staff regarding impairments of speech, language, swallowing, and cognition disorders.

Responsibilities

• Compassionately assess, diagnoses and treats speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders
• Continually reviews treatment results and adjusts treatment programs to ensure optimal results for patients/residents
• Organizes, updates and concisely documents patient charts, daily progress notes, summaries, monthly reports and other required paperwork as needed
• Supports and instructs patient/family in techniques, adapting behaviors for better communication outcomes
• Follows all facility safety and other policies keeping updated on regulations governing the industry and profession
• Participates in inter-departmental meetings and facility operations
• Communicates patient status and needs to those involved with care maintaining confidentially when required in accordance with HIPAA
• Develops plans and provides treatments consistent with benefit and reimbursement levels for best functional outcome following physician orders
• Educates staff, other health care professionals and third-party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of therapy interventions
• Provides in-service trainings or other educational presentations to company, as needed – updating policies and procedures as they relate to the department
• Communicates with assistants and rehabilitation technicians providing clear directives concerning patients and their treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care
• Confers with Program Specialists and department leaders to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Speech Pathology License or proof of eligibility from California Board of Speech Pathology
• If assigned to work with infants and children aged 0 to 21, CCS paneling/approval will be required within one year of hire if qualified for CCS paneling requirement
• Demonstrated experience providing speech therapy to a diverse group of patients
• Current BLS certification

Hospital Description

Anaheim Regional Medical Center is a 228-bed, acute care hospital in North Anaheim, California. It opened in 1958 and serves the greater North Anaheim, South Fullerton, La Habra and La Mirada areas.