Speech Language Pathologist

TransPerfect
  • Atlanta, GA
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job…

    Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards.

    DESCRIPTION

    • Build a strong Speech Language Therapy program
    • Optimize the functionality and skills of patients
    • Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of residents after a written order received from physician
    • Screening of facility residents
    • Completes all necessary documentation
    • Attend all required meetings and in-services, including but not limited to family meetings, care plans, staffing, utilization review
    • In conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, develop programs appropriate to the needs of the facility residents through the continuum of care
    • Compliant with all infection control procedures and environmental protocol while following OBRA Resident's Rights Guidelines
    • Provide consultation and clinical supervision to SLP-CFY
    • Maintain valid state license and awareness of issues related to the profession of SLP and healthcare environment
    • Responsible for appropriate scheduling of residents
    • Facilitates and completes family and facility staff in-services and education
    • Assist the facility in meeting standards necessary to maintain state and federal certification
    • Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

    REQUIRED SKILLS

    • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
    • Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations
    • Strong time management and ability to manage caseload
    • Physical Demands: Required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job, some of which require a moderate to heavy category of physical demand

    Push/Pull up to 300lbs, Standing, Sitting, Sustained Squatting, Repetitive Stooping, Trunk Twisting, Sustained Kneeling, Sustained & Repetitive Forward Reaching, Stair Climbing, Walking, Grasping, Fine Motor, Lifting

    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

    • Masters of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Speech and Hearing Sciences
    • State Licensure or proof of registration to complete Clinical Fellowship year in Speech Pathology followed by certification
    • ASHA certification or proof of ASHA certification through grandfathering process

    DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

    • Senior Living experience preferred
    • PDPM knowledge
    • Experience with therapy software/EMR
    • Medicaid case mix knowledge

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAtlanta, GA

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