Speech Language Pathologist - Hallmark Rehabilitation (Eureka, CA)
Company Description Why Work At Hallmark Rehabilitation? Our mission, the foundation of who we are as a company, is to make a difference - every day, every time.
Our vision is to inspire and touch lives in an extraordinary way.
Our core values of Loving What You Do, Building Connectedness, Doing The Right Thing, Pursuing Excellence and Being Extraordinary speak to the heart of our team and how we accomplish this vision.
Job Description.
Performing accurate, comprehensive evaluations.
Developing effective plan of treatment and obtaining appropriate approvals from referring physician.
Utilizing appropriate evaluation tools and completing accurate evaluations.
Communicating with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
Instructing patients families or nursing staff in specified follow through programs.
Interviewing patients and families regarding previous level of functioning and life style and current and future expectations.
Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for problem-solving and clinical best practice.
Evaluating patients within facility-specific time frame.
Supervising Clinical Fellow and other SLPs in direct patient care and patient related activities.
2.
Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with Hallmark Rehabilitation, regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements.
This includes but is not limited to:
Recording treatment charges and insuring that documentation is consistent with billing data.
Writing specific, objective documentation, which is outcome oriented and details the patient s needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date.
Includes specific, objective measurable goals.
Managing Medicare Medical Review and Denials process in conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, the Hallmark Reimbursement Department, and therapy staff.
Acquiring and documenting consents/approvals for treatment when necessary.
3.
Consistently demonstrates Hallmark Rehabilitation interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
This includes but is not limited to:
Integrating findings of other members of the interdisciplinary team in treatment assessment and recommendations.
Integrating input from patient and family in treatment assessment and recommendations.
Collaborating with and informing facility staff in areas of patient progress.
Educating members of the team in areas of expertise.
Working with facility to teach documentation practices, which assist the therapy team.
Communicating effectively with discharge planners.
4.
Contributes to professional development of self and others.
This includes but is not limited to:
Utilizing continuing education assistance to achieve targeted quality improvements.
Interacting with peer therapist at local acute hospitals and other environments, if appropriate.
Presenting effectively at weekly rehab team conferences, facility in-services, and professional conferences.
Maintaining current body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers.
Meeting continuing education requirements of regulatory agencies.
Consistently demonstrating Hallmark Rehabilitation core values in interacting with co-workers, patients and families, with all other persons involved with the patient s care, and the general public.
Consistently demonstrating professional standards as outlined in the Hallmark Rehabilitation Employee Handbook and as communicated by Hallmark Rehabilitation management.
Actively participating in and supporting marketing activities as introduced by facility and Hallmark Rehabilitation.
Demonstrating superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication.
6.
Demonstrates safe working practices.
This includes but is not limited to:
Maintaining work areas in safe and orderly fashion.
Maintaining equipment in safe working order.
Using proper body mechanics during treatments of patients and during support activities.
Required Skills:
1.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge in Speech-Language Pathology evaluation and treatment as they relate to medically based speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
Ability to work with all types and levels of staff and patients.
Must successfully complete Hallmark Rehabilitation clinical screening.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2.
Physical Requirements:
For Direct Patient Care:
Speech-Language Pathologist will spend approximately 60-80% of time stooping, and reaching while working with therapy patients.
Must be able to perform CPR, if required.
For Support Activities:
Speech-Language Pathologist will spend approximately 5-10% of time sitting at desk or terminal entering data.
3.
License/Certification:
Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Current CPR certification, if required.
Some facilities may require current state driver s license.
Source:
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Our vision is to inspire and touch lives in an extraordinary way.
Our core values of Loving What You Do, Building Connectedness, Doing The Right Thing, Pursuing Excellence and Being Extraordinary speak to the heart of our team and how we accomplish this vision.
Job Description.
Performing accurate, comprehensive evaluations.
Developing effective plan of treatment and obtaining appropriate approvals from referring physician.
Utilizing appropriate evaluation tools and completing accurate evaluations.
Communicating with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
Instructing patients families or nursing staff in specified follow through programs.
Interviewing patients and families regarding previous level of functioning and life style and current and future expectations.
Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for problem-solving and clinical best practice.
Evaluating patients within facility-specific time frame.
Supervising Clinical Fellow and other SLPs in direct patient care and patient related activities.
2.
Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with Hallmark Rehabilitation, regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements.
This includes but is not limited to:
Recording treatment charges and insuring that documentation is consistent with billing data.
Writing specific, objective documentation, which is outcome oriented and details the patient s needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date.
Includes specific, objective measurable goals.
Managing Medicare Medical Review and Denials process in conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, the Hallmark Reimbursement Department, and therapy staff.
Acquiring and documenting consents/approvals for treatment when necessary.
3.
Consistently demonstrates Hallmark Rehabilitation interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
This includes but is not limited to:
Integrating findings of other members of the interdisciplinary team in treatment assessment and recommendations.
Integrating input from patient and family in treatment assessment and recommendations.
Collaborating with and informing facility staff in areas of patient progress.
Educating members of the team in areas of expertise.
Working with facility to teach documentation practices, which assist the therapy team.
Communicating effectively with discharge planners.
4.
Contributes to professional development of self and others.
This includes but is not limited to:
Utilizing continuing education assistance to achieve targeted quality improvements.
Interacting with peer therapist at local acute hospitals and other environments, if appropriate.
Presenting effectively at weekly rehab team conferences, facility in-services, and professional conferences.
Maintaining current body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers.
Meeting continuing education requirements of regulatory agencies.
Consistently demonstrating Hallmark Rehabilitation core values in interacting with co-workers, patients and families, with all other persons involved with the patient s care, and the general public.
Consistently demonstrating professional standards as outlined in the Hallmark Rehabilitation Employee Handbook and as communicated by Hallmark Rehabilitation management.
Actively participating in and supporting marketing activities as introduced by facility and Hallmark Rehabilitation.
Demonstrating superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication.
6.
Demonstrates safe working practices.
This includes but is not limited to:
Maintaining work areas in safe and orderly fashion.
Maintaining equipment in safe working order.
Using proper body mechanics during treatments of patients and during support activities.
Required Skills:
1.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge in Speech-Language Pathology evaluation and treatment as they relate to medically based speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
Ability to work with all types and levels of staff and patients.
Must successfully complete Hallmark Rehabilitation clinical screening.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2.
Physical Requirements:
For Direct Patient Care:
Speech-Language Pathologist will spend approximately 60-80% of time stooping, and reaching while working with therapy patients.
Must be able to perform CPR, if required.
For Support Activities:
Speech-Language Pathologist will spend approximately 5-10% of time sitting at desk or terminal entering data.
3.
License/Certification:
Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Current CPR certification, if required.
Some facilities may require current state driver s license.
Source:
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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