NeuroRestorative a part of the Sevita family provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain spinal cord and medically complex injuries illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings we offer a range of programs including vocational and therapy programs day treatments and specialized services for infants children adolescents Military Service Members and Veterans.
OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore to deliver on our mission The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Companys mission.
SUMMARY
Directs and administers speech therapy using techniques that assist in the rehabilitation of individuals with functional disabilities of speech language voice and swallowing. Reviews medical records tests and evaluates clients/consumers develops treatment plans and administers therapy. Provides effective evaluations documentation and communication of medical information.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:
• Assesses speech and language skills development articulation ability and voice and fluency disorders of patients assigned. • Reviews medical history performs evaluation and determines patient therapy needs. • Develops implements and evaluates individualized patient therapy plans. • Coordinates therapy modifications to the clients plan of care with the Director of Clinical Services and clients physician. • Identifies and develops intervention strategies. • Routinely reviews pertinent client medical data to determine the effectiveness of therapy services in reaching maximum rehabilitation potential. • Instructs clients family members and primary caregivers as needed to insure the maintenance of or acquisition of optimal functioning level for each client. • Insures effective coordination of client home care services through timely completion of required documentation and transfer of pertinent medical data to the clients physician Director of Clinical Services and other caregivers. • Reviews and documents comprehensive evaluation reports to summarize tests utilized results of tests and diagnosis of speech/hearing disorders. • Reports and records assessments evaluations therapy interventions and patient changes according to physician orders and the Mentor Networks policies. • Investigates and takes appropriates actions on client or employee concerns and or complaints. • Maintains appropriate HIPPA compliance and a safe patient environment. • Performs other related duties and activities as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None Required
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE JOB
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or abilities required to perform the job:
Education and Experience: Masters Degree in Speech Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology One years experience as a Speech Therapist
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Current state licensure/certification as a Speech Therapist
Other Skills and Abilities: NA
Other Requirements: Travel as needed Physical Requirements: Medium Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITY STATEMENT
External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
SEVITA
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
Weve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.