Speech Therapist (ST)- PRN

Company: SLP Bandera Company Region
Location: Temple
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Job Description:

Speech Therapist (ST) - PRNRegency Manor Healthcare Center - Temple, TXRegency Manor Healthcare Center is looking for a PRN - Speech Therapist (ST). Come join the Best and The Brightest where you can care your very best! At Regency Manor Healthcare Center, we believe our residents deserve a great life. Our commitment is to provide love, attention, and optimal care one resident at a time. We realize consistently fulfilling this commitment depends on the success of caring professionals like you, who build their careers with us. Together, we are setting the standard in the delivery of rehabilitation, quality post-acute services and long-term care.Now more than ever, your skills and dedication can make a difference for those who need it most. Come make a difference with us!JOB SUMMARY:Under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Manager, Evaluates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Other duties may be assigned.Evaluates resident and develops appropriate care plan.Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient / resident treatment based on established plan of care.Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and / or swallowing or cognitive problems.Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.QUALIFICATIONS:Master of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology.Current license in Speech Therapy as required by state law.Certification in clinical competency.REQUIREMENTS:Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident's protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT:Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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