Vertis Therapy is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist for a Full-Time or Part-Time position in a large, vibrant assisted and independent living community in New Whiteland. Join a team that values your clinical expertise and provides the flexibility to create a schedule that works for you.
What We Offer
- Full-Time or Part-Time schedule with flexibility to fit your lifestyle
- 1:1 treatments
- Opportunity to build meaningful, lasting relationships with residents
- Work in a spacious, well-established assisted and independent living community
- Supportive team culture that values your clinical expertise
Primary Job Function
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients in accordance with orders from a physician through the use of therapeutic procedures designed to address deficits in speech, language, hearing, swallowing, and cognition and improve independence, safety, and quality of life. The Speech-Language Pathologist participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing support and information within the area of speech therapy.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review available patient information and evaluate the impact of this information on the assessment and treatment process.
- Conduct and document thorough functional assessments of patients utilizing standardized procedures.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and containing achievable functional goals.
- Comply with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines.
- Record patient progress in the patient record at least every seven (7) days.
- Revise treatment plans as needed throughout the treatment process.
- Document the course of treatment in a clear, concise manner, including a discharge summary utilizing the prescribed format.
- Orient patients to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs.
- Work with nursing staff, patients, and families to maximize patients’ functional abilities.
- Establish and instruct patients and families/caregivers in exercises and therapeutic procedures to be continued following discharge.
- Assist in the referral process when patients require additional services following discharge.
- Maintain current knowledge of community resources.
- Attend and participate in rehabilitation team conferences regarding patient progress, problems, or needs.
- Attend and participate in other department and facility meetings as required.
- Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical accuracy.
- Participate in the quality improvement process by responding appropriately to medical record audits, patient/referral source satisfaction surveys, safety activities, and regulatory requirements.
- Act in compliance with Vertis Therapy policies and procedures and federal, professional organization, regulatory, and professional standards and guidelines.
- Promote the programs and services of Vertis Therapy through formal and informal interactions with the community.
- Perform other duties as assigned and required.
