Job Description

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.

Requirements

• Master of Science degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Current license/certification in the state of practice.
• Prefer minimum one (1) year experience in geriatric rehabilitation.
• Must meet the educational requirements for certification and be in the process of accumulating the supervised experience or meet the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology granted by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adequate computer skills in order to complete required job duties and computerized documentation.
• Demonstrated competency in applying principles, methods, materials and equipment used in speech therapy.
• Demonstrated competency in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in speech therapy.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.