Travel Speech Language Pathologist

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate physician’s referral and patient’s medical records to determine speech-language therapy program required.
• Evaluate each patient’s current level of functioning using approved speech-language / swallow evaluation techniques, tests and observations, and prepare written treatment program based on evaluations.
• Administer a prescribed speech therapy program to restore and maintain maximum function and prevent disability using a range of therapeutic modalities.
• Coordinate speech therapy services and information presented at the interdisciplinary team conference with physical therapy, occupational therapy and the nursing department.
• Assist in formulating of policies and operating procedures necessary for the effective operation of the speech program in conjunction with other programs in the community.
• Develop program goals and assess the need for clinical equipment and supplies, and participate in budget planning and preparation as described by the community.
• Assume primary responsibility for the management and documentation of the patient / client program according to ASHA Standards of Care.
• Monitor productivity and speech language staffing needs.
• Complete all required clinical and billing documentation as indicated and submit in a timely manner.
• Adhere to Symbria Rehab’s mission, Code of Conduct, and policies and procedures.
• Maintain productivity standards.
• Adhere to terms and conditions of travel assignment contract.
• Available and willing to travel to any location where Symbria provides contracted therapy services.
• Must be able to provide own transportation between patient visits and travel assignments.
• Any and all duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily is necessary and the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required :

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Why Symbria?

At Symbria our employees act like owners – because we are owners! As one of the few 100% employee-owned healthcare providers, our focus remains on delivering best-in-class services within our Pharmacy, Rehabilitation and Well-Being operations, which allows our clients to improve the lives and well-being of their patients and residents. Our teams utilize insights and analytics to drive better health outcomes for our partnered post-acute and senior living communities while providing them with flexible service options.

Symbria’s Core Values drive the way we partner with those clients, their patients and residents and the way our diverse employee-owners work together :

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