Clinic Director Speech Language Pathologist SLP Part-Time
Company: EMPOWERME
Location: Gresham
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview Grow your career Here, you---ll find advanced training,
opportunities for promotion, and great benefits --- all while
making a real difference in the lives of seniors EmpowerMe Wellness
--- and our subsidiary companies ONR and EverSpring Pharmacy ---
are on a mission to improve the lives of seniors and all we serve
We provide fully integrated on-site therapy, diagnostic lab
testing, pharmacy services, and more at senior living communities
nationwide. Our compassionate, experienced team of nearly 3,000
clinicians and professionals focus on health and wellness solutions
in 36 states and counting. You can find out more about us at
empowerme.com (Please note: ONR clinics will be transitioning to
the EmpowerMe Wellness brand in 2023.) Responsibilities As a Clinic
Director you will be responsible for providing therapeutic
interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with
the position's qualifications, professional practices, and ethical
standards. You will also contribute to program development, quality
improvement, and problem-solving in accordance with company-wide
policies and clinical initiatives, to optimize each patient---s
functional well-being and satisfaction. Perform appropriate
assessment(s) and reassessment(s) of patient's functional
abilities, including physical, emotional, cognitive, and sensory
components to evaluate the necessity of skilled speech therapy
intervention; identify and initiate clinically appropriate
therapeutic intervention that is evidence-based and comprehensive
to the needs of the individual patient and/or as directed by
physician orders in accordance with the appropriate professional
standard, applicable state/federal laws and by the company Educate
and communicate with patients, family, and other patient care
personnel regarding the individualized treatment plan for the
patient; and routinely provide feedback to patients, their family
member(s), and care staff personnel regarding progression, goal
achievement, and discharge plans Identify the need for, and make,
referrals to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs
of patients Assume supervisory responsibility and accountability
for new speech language pathology graduates (in clinical fellowship
year) and students in accordance with federal, state, and payer
guidelines, including communication and documentation Assess,
conduct appropriate intervention(s), and/or make recommendations to
physician(s) regarding patient pain interfering with an optimal
level of function of participation in rehabilitation Assist in
training and orientation of EmpowerMe Wellness and/or community
staff, as well as students, in relation to rehabilitation therapy
Communicate professionally, clearly and maintain a good working
relationship with physicians, care staff, the administrative team,
and interdisciplinary teams, as well as demonstrate flexibility to
ensure patient/facility/customer needs are being met Ensure
documentation is completed, and charges are entered, in a timely,
thorough, and accurate manner and in accordance with state
guidelines and company policy Perform all aspects of patient care
in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the
likelihood of medical/health care errors; manage and operate
equipment safely and correctly; maintain department cleanliness and
safety Provide input in formulating budget, assist in evaluating
department performance versus budget controls, and takes
appropriate action to remain within budget guidelines Maintain
professional expertise through continued education as necessitated
by licensure and as appropriate for the provision of specific
treatments utilizing EmpowerMe Wellness educational resources when
available Develop speech therapy department by frequently reviewing
best practices, providing guidance for, and conducting, in-services
and other educational training in compliance with federal and state
professional requirements Participate in infection control,
departmental equipment training, organizational safety, and fire
safety programs, patient/family and team conferences and attend
departmental / company training as requested, and provides positive
contributions to interdepartmental discussions Achieve productivity
goals and expectations as identified by the Company Treat patients
and their families with respect and dignity - identify and address
the psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs
of patients and their families Comply with HIPAA & PHI guidelines
and protects confidentiality at all times Offer to assist other
staff and demonstrates flexibility in carrying out shared team
functions including special projects Other duties as assigned
Qualifications A master---s degree from an accredited program in
Speech Pathology/Communication Disorders; ASHA Certificate of
Clinical Competence is also required One (1) year of experience in
rehabilitation in senior care communities or related settings is
preferred Current state licensure, in good standing, as Speech
Language Pathologist Active ASHA Certification Required Basic Life
Support/CPR certification Knowledge of Medicare payment systems and
EHR/EMR systems Proven ability to build and maintain a patient
caseload, specifically within a Med B setting Exceptional
communication and interpersonal skills along with the heart and
passion to work with older adults while providing the best care
possible Passion to achieve results through self-motivation,
initiative, and proactive orientation with a sense of professional
curiosity, desire to learn new things, and to find/recommend
solutions to problems Sense of professional curiosity, desire to
learn new things, and to find/recommend solutions to problems
Driven to achieve and exceed goals and have the ability to motivate
others to do the same Conduct oneself in a professional manner at
all times with the ability to effectively perform conflict
intervention and resolution Must exhibit and promote a high level
of professionalism, customer service, and friendliness in all
interactions with employees, patients, and visitors throughout the
organization TB required / CPR ---as required by location--- What
We Offer For Full Time Employees: -401 K -Full Benefits -PTO -HSA
and FSA -Life and Disability Insurance -EAP -Career Advancement
Opportunities and Cross Training Opportunities -Recognition
Programs -FUN and much more This employer is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees
and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the
employer.
Keywords: EMPOWERME, Gresham , Clinic Director Speech Language Pathologist SLP Part-Time, Healthcare , Gresham, Oregon
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