Full-Time Speech Therapist

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Speech-Language Pathologist supports the direction and supervision of speech therapy programs for the facility. Responsibilities include evaluations, assessments, program planning, implementation, follow-up, and case management to maximize each resident's ability to function independently in their activities of daily living.

The Speech-Language Pathologist is accountable to the Director of Therapy.

CORE VALUES

Fully embraces a culture of hospitality and teamwork by living the Oakwood Core Values:

• Compassion: We care deeply about the people we serve and the people we work with on a daily basis. We work together to help one another.

• Faith: We have a commitment to remain true to the vision and mission of Oakwood.

• Inclusion: We include everyone. We welcome opinions and strive to consider different perspectives to create fair, welcoming, and accessible experiences for all.

• Integrity: We work to be transparent and fair. We act with honor and respect for our residents, their families, and our co-workers.

• Dedication: We care about the people we serve and work with on a daily basis. We are dedicated to providing superior service to one another and our community.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to)

Assess resident's needs; selects, administers and interprets appropriate evaluation procedures.

• Supervises the planning and implementation of individual resident speech therapy treatment programs. Assures treatment programs are modified as needed.

• Serves as a consultant and provides in-services to facility staff.

• Provides services in the following settings: skilled nursing facility, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home Health.

• Works independently with little supervision and is sensitive to the needs of many constituents.

• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work including navigation amongst multiple billing, documentation, and communication systems.

• Maintains appropriate documentation per regulatory guidelines. Prepares and submits all clinical billing in a timely manner.

• Ensures adequate inventory of speech therapy supplies and equipment within budget guidelines.

• Ensures representation at resident related meetings as well as various committees as assigned.

• Provides leadership in further development/expansion of speech therapy services and projects to grow speech therapy programs for Oakwood.

• Communicates speech therapy philosophy and treatment approaches and goals to residents, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

• Meet the annual goals and objectives that are consistent with the values and mission of Oakwood Village and continuous quality improvement.

• Exemplifies and maintains professional code of conduct.

• Maintains productivity standard.

• Attends in-services and approved continuing education programs.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.

• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and relate well to the elderly.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays as needed. Work hours vary, dependent upon patient need and caseload.

• Ability to maintain and protect confidentiality of information.

• Working knowledge of windows-based operating systems.

• Trustworthy, dependable, and ethical with willingness to accept feedback and the ability to cooperate.

• Maintains license by executing continuing education as required by State of Wisconsin; able to present evidence of licensure renewal materials if needed promptly.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent oral and written communication and human relation skills.

• Works independently with little supervision and is sensitive to the needs of many constituents.

• Ability to provide leadership that fosters a team approach in meeting the mission of Oakwood.

• Working knowledge of reimbursement sources; Medicare A (PPS), Medicare B, Medicaid, and Managed care insurance plans.

• Ability to maintain and protect confidentiality of information.

• Exhibit a desire to work with older adults and understand the aging process.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND/OR TRAINING

• Graduate of an accredited university with an accredited degree in Speech & Language Pathology.

• Current licensure in the State of Wisconsin.

• Minimum of two years' experience preferred.

• Long-term care experience preferred.