Per Diem Home Health Speech Therapist
Company: Brookdale Senior Living
Location: Hartford
Posted on: January 11, 2021
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Job Description:
Overview Immediately Hiring Nationwide!Home Health Speech
TherapistVisits within the West Hartford, Farmington, South Windsor
and Glastonbury areasPay Per Visit (PPV) rates are determined by
the specific location where your position is assigned, and by type
of visit/non-visit activity performed. Potential for
weekend/holiday differential. Mileage pay $0.40/mile except where
global rates include mileage.Make Lives Better Including Your
Own.The happiness of those we serve is dependent on the happiness
of our associates, so you'll receive competitive compensation and a
benefits package with additional perks designed to make you smile.
The work you do will be challenging yet rewarding. But you'll earn
more than a paycheck; you can enjoy opportunities to grow your
career, as well as ongoing programs catered to your health,
financial, mental, and emotional needs. Most of all, we believe you
can find purpose, meaning, and the chance to be a part of something
bigger than yourself.Veterans, transitioning active duty military
personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.We believe
that in order to best serve our residents and patients, we need to
first serve our associates. One way we do that is through our
benefits. Our offerings include, but are not limited to: Full-time
and part-time associate benefits:* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan*
Benefit plan package* Employee Stock Purchase Program* Pre-tax
Commuter Benefit* Associate Compassion Fund* Associate Discounts*
Identity theft protection* Pet savings and insurance plans*
Voluntary benefits availableFull-time associate benefits:*
Extensive Insurance Plans, including medical, dental, vision,
flexible spending account, health savings account and more.* Paid
Time Off* Adoption Benefit* Tuition Reimbursement* Company-provided
life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*
Voluntary STD and LTDResponsibilitiesIdentifies and treats patients
with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Improves
patient's communication skills through vocal exercises and
cognitive therapies. May select alternative communication systems
and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and
language problems.- Optimizes communication, cognitive and
swallowing skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy
staff in initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate
patients; effectively participating in the care planning process;
appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and
communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the
patient's family, the staff and other professionals as
appropriate.- Establishes individual patient schedules in
conjunction with other team members.- Develops treatment plans by
identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and
methods to achieve identified goals. Confers formally and
informally with the physician and other team members in
coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient.-
Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team
members. Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in the
treatment plan. Monitors patient's response to intervention and
modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with
physician's orders. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs
of the patient.- Documents results of patient's assessment,
treatment, follow-up and termination of services.- Recommends and
obtains appropriate equipment to improve patient's communication.
Instructs patient, family and staff in use of augmentative
communication devices.- Instructs patient, family and staff in
appropriate speech language procedures or home program to allow
carryover of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily
activities.- Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total
services delivered and of individual speech language pathology
programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined
criteria.- Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total
services delivered and of individual speech language pathology
programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined
criteria. Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an
accurate and timely manner. Assists in the collection of statistics
as directed.- Adheres to Brookdale Healthcare Services policies and
procedures. Complies with all Infection Control, Universal
Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.-
Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and
professional development. Attends in-service training as well as
provides education to members of the patient care team and members
of the community.This job description represents an overview of the
responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not
intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An
associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her
supervisor.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceMaster's Degree in
Speech Language Pathology from an accredited
program.Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special
RequirementsLicense to practice speech language pathology within
the state. Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligibilityfor
Clinical Fellowship Year. Ability to work varying hours, including
weekends and holidays.Management/Decision MakingUses limited
independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and
established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures
and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when
to handle them personally.Knowledge and SkillsHas a working
knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic
ability. Has an overall understanding of the working environment
and process. Has working knowledge of the organization. Basic
computer software skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to
work holidays and weekends as operation demands. Ability to
maintain the highest standards of ethical professional and clinical
judgment. Ability to address staff and patients in a courteous and
friendly manner as well as accept constructive criticism. Must be
willing to communicate with patients of various levels of
functioning and various types of personalities. Willingness to
communicate perceived physical and emotional needs of patients to
other skilled staff to assist with addressing their care
needs.Physical Demands and Working Conditions* Standing* Walking*
Sitting* Use hands and fingers to handle or feel* Reach with hands
and arms* Climb or balance* Stoop, kneel, crouch crawl* Talk or
hear* Taste or smell* Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds* Vision*
Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors*
Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift
coverage* On-Call on an as needed basis* Possible exposure to
communicable diseases and infections* Potential injury from
transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents* Exposure to
latex* Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens* Possible
exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological
hazards* Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from
equipment* Requires Travel: OccasionallyBrookdale is an equal
opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.Schedule: Regular
Part-Time
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