Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Westwood Post Acute is Hiring a PRN Speech Language Pathologist!

Shift: PRN

Are you a dedicated professional seeking an exciting opportunity? Look no further! At Westwood Post Acute, we are committed to providing personalized rehabilitation, memory care, and nursing services to all who enter our doors.

Join us in helping our residents reach their maximum potential in a caring and supportive environment.

What to Expect:

Provide speech-language pathology services

Why Westwood Post Acute?

Competitive pay

Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)

401k with match (Full-time only)

Paid Time Off (Full-time only)

Sick Leave

Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

Fun environment and a great staff to work with!

Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Successful Candidates:

Current, unencumbered license to work as a SLP in CO

Dysphagia experience required

Experience in providing appropriate care in post-acute or long-term care environment (preferred)

Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Nethealth and Point Click Care.

Rate: $45-$52/hour

Ready to make a difference?

Please schedule a time to discuss the opportunity at: https://calendly.com/roxane-keenan/roxane-keenan-15-minute-call

For immediate assistance, please call 720-675-6543.

Join us at Westwood Post Acute and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible!

Essential Duties

• Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral.

If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.

• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.

• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.

• Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.

• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.

• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.

• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.

• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Speech and Language Pathologist in the Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.

• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.

• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.

• Participate in discharge planning.

• Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY/RFP Speech-Language Pathologist and student programs.

• Comply with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Bureau State Practice Act and the facility policy and procedures.

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