Big River Nursing & Rehabilitaiton is a busy skilled nursing facility with excellent nursing. We see a wide variety of orthopedic and neurological diagnoses and have in place some creative and fun groups that our patients love being part of. Our in-house therapy team has a fun and positive culture and a great relationship with the entire disciplinary team. As part of a small but growing network of skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facilities, we offer local leadership and facility level decision making as well as many opportunities for career advancement with our growing organization. We currently seek a part time or full time Speech Language Pathologist to join our amazing therapy team!

Day in the Life an SLP:

• Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out 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 standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Evaluate patients based upon the physician referral/orders.
• Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal based outcomes and ensure approval /orders for services from referring physician.
• Treat patients according to 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 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 program 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

What we have to offer:

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  Full Benefits

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  PTO
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  Flexible scheduling
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  On-going training and support

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  And much more!

Requirements:

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  Valid state license(s)

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