Speech Therapist (ST) - Vitawerks

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Benefits:

• Flexible Scheduling
• No Minimum Hours Commitment
• Access shifts in multiple locations
• Instant Shift Bookings through our app
• Referral Bonus up to $100

Responsibilities:

• Provide Speech Therapy services pursuant to a consultation prescribed by the resident’s physician.
• Provide an initial assessment/evaluation on each referral, which includes nature and extent of impairment, develop a treatment plan consistent with those findings, and be responsible for communicating the treatment plan to the Resident and any relevant medical personnel.
• Provide an initial assessment/evaluation and treatment related to dysphagia, dysarthria, and swallowing impairments.
• Prepare and complete reports, summaries, or assessments/evaluations and progress notes regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment recommendations utilizing approved documentation forms in the patient’s chart
• Maintain an active caseload and administer an active treatment program (individual and/or group).
• Work directly with medical, nursing, dietary, respiratory and other key participants in the patient care team to promote optimal health and wellness related to swallowing disorders (prevent aspiration pneumonias, choking) and communication impairments (maximize functional independence and safety).
• Provide in-service information to appropriate staff and family members.
• Participate in appropriate in-service educational training programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein, in a public or private institution.
• 1+ years of Home Health experience is a plus.
• Graduation from an accredited educational institution with a Master's degree or equivalent in speech-language pathology.
• Providers must have Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology by the American Speech and Hearing Association. 
• CPR or BLS Certification
• Recent Physical and TB Test (within one year)
• Willingness to travel within a 20-30 mile radius
• Valid Driver's License or State ID
• Full COVID vaccination with booster shot

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