Lead Speech Therapist: Assisted Living Facility
27 days ago
Beacon
Job DescriptionLink Home Therapy we’re looking to hire a passionate Lead Speech Therapist, interested in working at an assisted living facility. The Lead Therapist is responsible for day-to-day clinical operations of the therapy team onsite. This is a great opportunity for a therapist to grow in their career and broaden their managerial skill set! Responsibilities: • Caseload development for all disciplines (OT/PT/ST), • Supporting therapy staff (provide staff oversight, staff scheduling, patient scheduling, coverage), • Creating and maintaining relationships with center management, • Ensuring highest level of integrity and ethics are upheld by therapy team, • Assist with retrieving scripts/doctor’s orders as requested by DOR, • Complete evaluations, daily notes, weekly progress notes, recertifications, and discharge documentation in a timely manner and in accordance to CMS guidelines and as allowed by license, • Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the physician and allowed by license, • Supervise assistants as requested by DOR, • Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care, • Adhere to scheduled hours, • Demonstrate professionalism at all timesQualifications and Requirements:, • Education: An Associates, Bachelor’s, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution., • License and Certification: A valid New York Speech-Language Pathology and state certifications as required., • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with staff, patients, families, and other stakeholders., • Leadership Abilities: The ability to inspire and lead a team, manage conflicts, and make strategic decisions., • Clinical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of speech and language disorders, assessment, and treatment techniques., • Flexible Schedule, • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Full Time), • Vacation, Six Paid Flexible Holidays and Sick Time (Full time), • CEUs through MedBridge (Full Time)