SPEECH THERAPIST

Ayden Healthcare of Greenville is currently seeking a Speech Therapist

We want you to join our team!

Ayden Healthcare's mission is unwavering dedication to the lives of those we serve every day.

Guiding Core Values:

A - Act with integrity Y - You are our purpose D - Deliver what we promise E - Exercise good character N - Neighbors making a difference

POSITION DESCRIPTION: STAFF THERAPIST

Please come and Join our Ayden Healthcare of GreenvilleTeam

BASIC FUNCTION

The licensed therapist evaluates and treats patients and communicates with patients, clients and team members. The licensed therapist maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Conducts in-services and training for patients, clients and team members on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques.

Essential Functions

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out a plan of care and patient-related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team-building approach with all patients, clients, and team members.
• Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off
• Maintains productivity standards as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Evaluate patients based on physician referrals/orders.
• Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes and ensure approval /orders for services from referring physician.
• Treat patients according to a treatment plan.
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Communicate with the supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.
• Participate in in-service training programs for other staff at the facility.
• Participate in facility performance improvement programs
• Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department.
• Perform other duties as required or directed
• Screen patients based on identified needs.
• Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department
• Secure necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients.
• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Travel or float between facilities as determined by supervisor and patient needs.
  
  
  

EXPOSURE RISK

The Staff Therapist is at high risk for exposure to blood and body fluids.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to the Director of Rehab or Designee for both administrative and patient care responsibilities.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED