Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Anchorage, AK
Anchorage, AK
Position Summary
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 in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
- Supervises CFY – Speech Clinical Fellows, if applicable, and assists nursing with training of Restorative Aides.
Education & Experience
- A master's or doctoral degree in SLP and meet either of these requirements:• Is licensed as an SLP by the state in which they provide services; OR• In the case of a person who practices in a state that doesn't license SLPs, they must have:o Successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or be in the process of accumulating supervised clinical experience);o Performed at least 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master's or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field; ando Successfully completed a national examination in SLP approved by the HHS Secretary.Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
- Licensed as an Speech Therapist in the state.
- Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
- Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.