Speech Therapist (SLP), PRN

West Village Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 8 N.

Texas Avenue in Greenville, South Carolina.

We are the very definition of a "Glow Up".

From our renovations, to our changes in leadership- we are making waves and winning hearts.

Just minutes away from Downtown Greenville, enjoy a beautiful and convenient location with 132 beds.

We invite you to come experience our changes and our culture for yourselves.

We offer the following to our staff members:


* Competitive wages


* Reliable shifts - if you pick up a shift, we will always honor your commitment with no last-minute call offs!


* Flexible scheduling - Evening and weekend shifts available


* PRN opportunities within our network of 14 Upstate facilities


* advancement opportunities for candidates who are interested

General Purpose

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.

Conducts inservices and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

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.

• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

Supervises CFY - Speech Clinical Fellows, if applicable, and assists nursing with training of Restorative Aides.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

A master's or doctoral degree in SLP and me...