Billing, Coaching, Consulting, Discharge Plans, Health Plan, Identify Issues, Physical Therapy, Plan Meetings, Speech and Language Pathology, Staff Training, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Batavia, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
Per Diem, Days, Occasional Weekends and Holidays as needed. Job Description:-Consults with patients/reviews medical history and referrals on individuals’ symptoms, diagnoses; develops and implements a treatment plan.-Evaluates and initiates skilled Speech/Swallow Therapy treatments in accordance with provider orders.-Serves as a member of a treatment team; attend care plan meetings, communicates physical therapy treatment plans to family members as needed.-Assist individuals with the use of equipment needed for eating, drinking and communication strategies.-Recommends diet consistencies and dining techniques.-Teach and coach speech and/or swallow exercises as appropriate.-Observe and review individuals’ progress and adapt treatment accordingly. -Supervise and train new Speech Language Pathologists, review and cosign paperwork, as needed.-Maintains communication with providers.-Educated staff in choking prevention, dysphagia, aspiration and communication.-Performs and completes paperwork and billing in a timely manner.-Participates with interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.-Updates Residents’ care plan when changes are noted.-Participates with discharge planning. -Participates with identifying and ordering equipment needed.-Professional interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and families.