Jan 11, 2021
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Ensign Therapy
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Lufkin, TX, USA
Job Description
Join our fun and hardworking therapy department as a per diem SLP at Southland Rehabilitation and Healthcare, a 150-bed facility located in Lufkin, TX. We offer an opportunity for you to build a busy Part B program along with other innovative programs like LSVT, Abilities Care Approach, and many more. In return for your clinical knowledge and professional passion, we can offer you a highly competitive hourly rate and many career growth opportunities.
Southland Rehabilitation and Healthcare receives support from Ensign Services who provides a wide range of clinical and operational assistance to over 180 independently owned healthcare operations located throughout the United States. 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
Comply with the American Speech Language and Hearing Practice Act for the state, and the facility policy and procedures
Requirements:
Although prior therapy experience is preferred, we place a high value on intelligence, drive and willingness to learn and grow. The right individual will be committed to providing the superior service levels that our patients and residents need and expect.
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.