Speech Therapist - Hunters Pond

Hunters Pond Rehabilitation & Healthcare in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a PRN SLP to join our in-house therapy team.  As a member of our team, you can expect excellent leadership, facility level decision making, and most of all, a fun work environment where you are appreciated and supported to do your best work. We care about the WHOLE you.  Ask us about our competitive compensation package, career development, continuing education and mind-body-spirit wellness programs!    Hunters Pond receives support from Ensign Services who provides a wide range of clinical and operational assistance to over 200 independently owned healthcare operations located throughout the United States. We have been in-house with therapy for many years which gives us a significant edge going into the current payment model changes. Our therapy and nursing teams work collaboratively to ensure outstanding outcomes for our patients. While some companies are preparing for layoffs, we are gearing up for amazing rehab programs! Help us build something great and share in the Ensign experience with these in-house facility teams where our core values of  ownership, passion for learning, loving one another, and celebration are evident every day. Be sure to ask us about facility specific specialty programs like Heart PARC, Abilities Care, Music & Memory, Alter G, Big & Loud, and opportunities for you to continue learning and receive focused program training to enhance your therapy career.     Duties:  Evaluate patients within (48) hours of physician referral  Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physician  Treat patients according to the physician’s treatment plan and adhere to facility documentation guidelines  Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and treatment plans  Participate in Patient Care Conference, Utilization Review Meeting and Rehabilitation Conferences  Participate in in service training program for other staff in the facility  Document all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy Record treatment charges per facility policy and procedure.  Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program  Participate in discharge planning  Secure necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients to facilitate independence  Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY / RFP Speech Language Pathologist and student programs  Comply with the American Speech Language and Hearing Practice Act for the state, and the facility policy and procedures  Experience/Qualifications: Licensed Speech/Language Pathologist   Desired Skills:    Exhibits a sincere desire to help patients and residents in their rehabilitation process  Superior interpersonal communication skills  Strong writing skills required for documentation of the care you provide  Exhibits knowledge and understanding of therapy practice  Possesses and conveys high degree of credibility and integrity  Enjoys team cohesion, is a team player, has a positive attitude and a strong desire to make a constructive impact on organizational excellence  Understands and accepts the unpredictable nature and needs of the therapy function in a busy rehab department  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.