Speech Language Pathologist
Company: Brookdale Home Health
Location: Sonoma
Posted on: June 7, 2021
Job Description:
Brookdale Home Health is seeking experienced Speech
Therapists throughout the Napa and Fairfield areas!
Make Lives Better Including Your Own.
The happiness of those we serve is dependent on the happiness of
our associates, so you'll receive competitive compensation and a
benefits package with additional perks designed to make you smile.
The work you do will be challenging yet rewarding. But you'll earn
more than a paycheck; you can enjoy opportunities to grow your
career, as well as ongoing programs catered to your health,
financial, mental, and emotional needs. Most of all, we believe you
can find purpose, meaning, and the chance to be a part of something
bigger than yourself.
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and
military spouses are encouraged to apply.
We believe that in order to best serve our residents and patients,
we need to first serve our associates. One way we do that is
through our benefits. Our offerings include, but are not limited
to:
Full-time and part-time associate
benefits:
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Benefit plan package
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- Associate Compassion Fund
- Associate Discounts
- Identity theft protection
- Pet savings and insurance plans
- Voluntary benefits available
Full-time associate benefits:
- Extensive Insurance Plans, including medical, dental, vision,
flexible spending account, health savings account and more.
- Paid Time Off
- Adoption Benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company-provided life insurance and accidental death and
dismemberment (AD&D)
- Voluntary STD and LTD
#af500 Responsibilities
Identifies and treats patients with speech, language, voice, and
fluency disorders. Improves patient's communication skills through
vocal exercises and cognitive therapies. May select alternative
communication systems and teach their use. May perform research
related to speech and language problems.
- Optimizes communication, cognitive and swallowing skills of
patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in initiating
referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients;
effectively participating in the care planning process;
appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and
communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the
patient's family, the staff and other professionals as
appropriate.
- Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with
other team members.
- Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list,
including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve
identified goals. Confers formally and informally with the
physician and other team members in coordinating the total
rehabilitation program of the patient.
- Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team
members. Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in the
treatment plan. Monitors patient's response to intervention and
modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with
physician's orders. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs
of the patient.
- Documents results of patient's assessment, treatment, follow-up
and termination of services.
- Recommends and obtains appropriate equipment to improve
patient's communication. Instructs patient, family and staff in use
of augmentative communication devices.
- Instructs patient, family and staff in appropriate speech
language procedures or home program to allow carryover of
therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities.
- Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services
delivered and of individual speech language pathology programs for
effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
- Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services
delivered and of individual speech language pathology programs for
effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria. Submits
billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and
timely manner. Assists in the collection of statistics as
directed.
- Adheres to Brookdale Healthcare Services policies and
procedures. Complies with all Infection Control, Universal
Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare
professional.
- Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and
professional development. Attends in-service training as well as
provides education to members of the patient care team and members
of the community.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities
for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent
a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should
perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor. Overview:
Brookdale Home Health is seeking experienced Speech
Therapists throughout the Napa and Fairfield areas!
Make Lives Better Including Your Own.
The happiness of those we serve is dependent on the happiness of
our associates, so you'll receive competitive compensation and a
benefits package with additional perks designed to make you smile.
The work you do will be challenging yet rewarding. But you'll earn
more than a paycheck; you can enjoy opportunities to grow your
career, as well as ongoing programs catered to your health,
financial, mental, and emotional needs. Most of all, we believe you
can find purpose, meaning, and the chance to be a part of something
bigger than yourself.
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and
military spouses are encouraged to apply.
We believe that in order to best serve our residents and patients,
we need to first serve our associates. One way we do that is
through our benefits. Our offerings include, but are not limited
to:
Full-time and part-time associate benefits:
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Benefit plan package
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- Associate Compassion Fund
- Associate Discounts
- Identity theft protection
- Pet savings and insurance plans
- Voluntary benefits available
Full-time associate benefits:
- Extensive Insurance Plans, including medical, dental, vision,
flexible spending account, health savings account and more.
- Paid Time Off
- Adoption Benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company-provided life insurance and accidental death and
dismemberment (AD&D)
- Voluntary STD and LTD
#af500 Responsibilities: Identifies and treats patients with
speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Improves patient's
communication skills through vocal exercises and cognitive
therapies. May select alternative communication systems and teach
their use. May perform research related to speech and language
problems.
- Optimizes communication, cognitive and swallowing skills of
patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in initiating
referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients;
effectively participating in the care planning process;
appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and
communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the
patient's family, the staff and other professionals as
appropriate.
- Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with
other team members.
- Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list,
including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve
identified goals. Confers formally and informally with the
physician and other team members in coordinating the total
rehabilitation program of the patient.
- Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team
members. Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in the
treatment plan. Monitors patient's response to intervention and
modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with
physician's orders. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs
of the patient.
- Documents results of patient's assessment, treatment, follow-up
and termination of services.
- Recommends and obtains appropriate equipment to improve
patient's communication. Instructs patient, family and staff in use
of augmentative communication devices.
- Instructs patient, family and staff in appropriate speech
language procedures or home program to allow carryover of
therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities.
- Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services
delivered and of individual speech language pathology programs for
effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
- Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services
delivered and of individual speech language pathology programs for
effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria. Submits
billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and
timely manner. Assists in the collection of statistics as
directed.
- Adheres to Brookdale Healthcare Services policies and
procedures. Complies with all Infection Control, Universal
Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare
professional.
- Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and
professional development. Attends in-service training as well as
provides education to members of the patient care team and members
of the community.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities
for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent
a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should
perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Qualifications: Education and Experience
Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited
program.
Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special
Requirements
License to practice speech language pathology within the state.
Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligibility
for Clinical Fellowship Year. Ability to work varying hours,
including weekends and holidays.
Management/Decision Making
Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on
precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using
standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to
supervisor and when to handle them personally.
Knowledge and Skills
Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires
basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the working
environment and process. Has working knowledge of the organization.
Basic computer software skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability
to work holidays and weekends as operation demands. Ability to
maintain the highest standards of ethical professional and clinical
judgment. Ability to address staff and patients in a courteous and
friendly manner as well as accept constructive criticism. Must be
willing to communicate with patients of various levels of
functioning and various types of personalities. Willingness to
communicate perceived physical and emotional needs of patients to
other skilled staff to assist with addressing their care needs.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Standing
- Walking
- Sitting
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Climb or balance
- Stoop, kneel, crouch crawl
- Talk or hear
- Taste or smell
- Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds
- Vision
- Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
- Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure
shift coverage
- On-Call on an as needed basis
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
- Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting
residents
- Exposure to latex
- Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
- Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or
biological hazards
- Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from
equipment
- Requires Travel: Occasionally
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free
workplace.
Keywords: Brookdale Home Health, Vallejo , Speech Language Pathologist, Other , Sonoma, California
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