Wellspring Nurse Source
Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts.
Licensure, Certifications or Registration Required: Registered with the Board of Registration in Massachusetts. Experience Two years experience in acute care, rehab or homecare as a Speech Therapist Registered with the Board of Registration in the State of Massachusetts Proficient computer skills with ability to learn new software applications Experience working in an interdisciplinary team. Strong verbal, written and electronic communications skills Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with ability to work with a diverse population Provide speech therapy services to patients in their place of residence who have impairments, functional limitations or disabilities resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Patients may range in age from birth to over 100 year. Collaborate with patient, family, physician and other allied health professionals to identify patient needs and coordinate services to meet those needs. Manage technical, environmental and financial resources. Key Responsibilities Age appropriate evaluation is completed that reflects patient history, relevant systems review and appropriate tests and measures and reported to primary clinician. - Weekend rotations are once every 6 weeks. Plan of treatment is reassessed at least every 2 weeks to patient, primary caregivers and interdisciplinary team; plan is modified and communicated as appropriate to meet discharge goals. Physician orders are current and consistent with plan of care and documented in the medical record. Patient schedules are submitted to the rehab scheduler by end of day Thursday. Home Health aides will be oriented and supervised in accordance with agency and state guidelines. Patient caseloads will be managed in accordance with agency, state and professional guidelines. Documentation is complete and exported timely according to agency standards. POC devices are updated weekly and as directed Verification of Payor information on admission/eval is completed within agency and regulatory guidelines. Documentation to support Managed Care authorizations/DME requirements is maintained/transmitted within designated time frames. Visit schedule is consistent with authorizations by Managed Care payors. Casemix Weight meets Agency Standards. Utilization/Caseload is discussed with Rehab Manager on an ongoing basis and changes are made toward stated goals. Reportable outcomes meet Agency goals. Verification of Payor information on admission/eval is completed within agency and regulatory guidelines. Realistic, objective, time oriented goals for patient performance are identified based on examination findings. Treatment and discharge plans are selected based on examination findings and patient goals. Patient is informed of his/her weekly schedule and any other changes to their schedule as necessary.
Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #34117314. Pay package is based on 9 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied Speech Language Pathologist
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