Speech Therapist (Float) (Spanish Required)

Position Summary:

Design and implement a program of speech therapy for PACE participants to restore or retain function in order to remain independent in the community. Perform assessments of PACE patients and develop individualized plans of care. Select approaches to use to achieve maximum performance. Supervise the carrying out of the plan of care by support staff. Perform reassessments as indicated. Modify the program based on reevaluations and the patient population.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Develop and implement a program of speech therapy for PACE patients to achieve maximum performance and remain independent in the community. Modify the program as needed based on reevaluations and the patient population.
• Ensure that required equipment and supplies for the speech therapy program are communicated to the Program Director.
• Perform assessments of patients to determine abilities and rehabilitation potential.
• Develop and implement an individualized plan of care to address the speech, language, and/or swallowing difficulties present and increase function to a maximum level.
• Provide therapies to include augmentative or alternative communication methods, including automated devices and sign language, and teaching how to strengthen muscles or use compensatory strategies to swallow without choking or inhaling food or liquid.
• Counsel patients and their families concerning communication disorders and how to cope with the stress and misunderstanding that often accompany them. Work with family members to recognize and change behavior patterns that impede communication and treatment and show them communication-enhancing techniques to use at home.
• Supervise the carrying out of the individual plan of care by qualified support staff.
• Perform reassessments as indicated. Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. And modify goals as necessary.
• Record and sign treatments in the patient's health record. Record, sign, and date quarterly progress notes. Review and initial all evaluations and the discharge summary.
• Ensure services provided are in a therapeutic setting conducive to restoring dignity and self-esteem to all patients.
• Develop personnel policies which define speech therapy responsibilities and the duties assigned to the support staff or therapy assistants by the individual treatment plan.
• Participate in training programs for staff and caregivers.
• Coordinate the preparation of reports and written documentation including medical records, as required by the center, company, state and federal agencies.
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Attend meetings as required and participate on committees as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Travelling for meetings, home, and hospital visits as required. 

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

• At least one year field experience.

Education Required: 

• Graduation from an accredited speech language pathology program with a master’s degree.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and specialization in therapy of conditions associated with disabled and aged patients.

Certifications Required: 

• CA license as a Speech Language Pathologist

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Excellent oral, written, and computer skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the job:

• Knowledge of principles and methods for treatment of communication and neurological disorders and associated speech, language, and swallowing impairments.
• Ingenuity and imagination in adapting modalities to individual needs.
• Familiarity with the Older Americans Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Area Agencies on Aging.
• Patience, compassion, good listening skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships and to participate in a multi- cultural, multidisciplinary team.
• Requires attention to detail and intense concentration.
• Mentally challenging due to the emotional needs of patients.
• Families and caregivers may be demanding.
• Must possess a commitment to long-term care in a community setting and promoting maximum patient independence and functional ability.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Physical clearance for reaching, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and grasping; have full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs; need to lift and transfer participants
• T.B. clearance 
• Must maintain current First Aid and CPR; fingerprint clearance.

Universal Requirements

Pre employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre employment PPDs

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