Miami Jewish Health System Miami , FL 33196
Posted 3 weeks ago
Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our four-star rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility is located on a beautiful 20+ acre campus just north of mid-town Miami.
We serve approximately 1200 patients and residents each year, providing a full range of long-term care, treatment, support, and post-hospitalization services. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist MJH
Job Summary
Prevents, evaluates, treats, and diagnoses speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Develops treatment plans that utilize appropriate interventions, strategies, and materials. Collaborates with physician, family members and other members of the healthcare team. Provides training and education to family/caregivers and other professionals.
Essential Job Functions
Completes a comprehensive evaluation and plan of care
Develops an appropriate and comprehensive treatment plan for each participant to maximize potential.
Begins discharge planning on evaluation and involves the patient, family and/or caregiver in establishing goals for rehabilitation and discharge planning, as evidenced in the documentation
Develops an appropriate and comprehensive treatment plan for skilled therapy services that aligns with identified deficits and both short and long-term goals
Reviews patient's status at regular intervals and changes the treatment program as necessary
Monitor therapy utilization for appropriateness and alignment with regulatory requirements
Participates in and provides in-service education to facilities, supportive staff, students, and the community
Attends both departmental and IDT (interdisciplinary team) meetings
Establishes a cooperative working relationship between the IDT, rehab team and members of the medical community
Supervises and trains support personnel
Monitors documentation for (GG coding, progress notes, daily notes, charge capture, demographics, eval and discharge notes) accuracy and timing
Consistently maintains 90% productivity.
Identifies potential problem situations, intervenes appropriately, and communicates such events to supervisor
Performs related non-clinical services necessary to maintain the efficient operation of the speech therapy area, and adjusts schedule as required to meet the needs of participants.
Utilizes appropriate safety measures when providing care to participants and other job duties
Demonstrates willingness to work across clinical service lines, including inpatient, outpatient, and PACE as needed
Job Requirements
Education:
Experience:
Licenses/Certifications:
Florida Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
Current BLS certification
Certified with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC-SLP) preferred
Abilities Required
Current knowledge of safety issues needed in the treatment of patients, especially regarding body mechanics and body substance precautions to protect self, patients and personnel working with therapist
Effective written and oral communication skills Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Good problem solving and clinical judgment skills
Demonstrate ability to take initiative, be adaptable and work well independently
Be well organized, flexible, dependable, and punctual
Ability to work well with staff, individuals, and participants of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office, Excel)
Functional Demands
Environment Work Conditions
Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation
Proximity to moving mechanical parts, and housekeeping/cleaning agents
Infectious Material Exposure
Physical Requirements
Demonstrates the ability to perform the following tasks without posing a threat to the health and safety of those involved (employee, co-workers, caregivers, patient): lift, turn, move, position and transport patients in and out of bed, chair, bathtub, wheelchair, lift, etc.
Sedentary tasks related to job 10%
Physical tasks- approximately 90%
Demonstrates the ability to perform a minimal assist transfer. Minimal assist transfers are defined for purpose of this document as the ability to lift and control 50 pounds
Exerts up to 50# of force occasionally, 25# frequently and 10# constantly.(Medium physical demand)
Organizational Expectations
Ensures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered to
Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
Demonstrates excellent communication skills
Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information
Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
Able to speak, read and write English
Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
Adheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and Values
Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
Maintains a safe working environment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you've ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.
Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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