Speech Language Pathologist

Company: Presbyterian Homes & Services
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

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Overview
Presbyterian Homes & Services is seeking a part-time Speech Language Pathologist -to join our new & expanding in-house therapy team in Eastern Wisconsin. PHS Rehabilitation is our newest division providing outpatient therapy to older adults living in assisted living, independent living, and the community. - -

Positions available at the following communities:

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• Avalon Square in Waukesha, WI
  
• Staircrest in Muskego, WI,
  
• Kirkland Crossing in Pewaukee, WI
  
  SCHEDULE/HOURS: Monday - Friday; flexible scheduling
  
  Consider joining our team in providing compassionate and high-quality care and services within a caring Christian environment.
  Responsibilities
  The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing and monitoring high quality speech therapy care and services to residents consistent with regulations and established rehabilitation policies, procedures and best practices. -
  
  --- Provide direct care of residents with physician ordered evaluation and treatment based upon regulations and established rehabilitative procedures and best practices. --- Provide consultation, evaluation, and assessment of residents as needed. --- Implement treatment plans. --- Participate in patient/resident care planning with the team and other health care provider. --- Provide patient/resident and family education/consultation. --- Communicate resident status and needs to the patient/resident, their family, staff and other professionals (i.e. care conferences).--- Refer to other professionals as appropriate. --- Participate in discharge planning processes. --- Maintain records by practice standards, third party payers and regulatory agencies. --- Complete necessary portions of MDS/QMDS/care plans as required. Maintain all required documentation in accordance with regulations and established rehabilitation best practices.
  Qualifications
  
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  • Graduate from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology Program with a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
    
  • Current licensure in the state of practice as required and current "Certificate of Clinical Competence" from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association or currently completing a "Clinical Fellowship Year" with a Certified supervising Speech Language Pathologist.
    
  • Competence in Speech Language and swallowing evaluation and treatment.
    
  • Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
    
  • Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
    
    About PHS
    Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a non-profit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high quality housing choices, and care and service options for older adults. Over 7,100 employees serve more than 26,000 older adults through 59 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage - home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for over 15,000 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.
    We believe employees are the most important resource in our ministry and we are committed to an environment where employees are valued and empowered to make a difference. With a strong commitment to grow our employees from within, the development opportunities with us are virtually unlimited. We offer competitive wages, opportunities for advancement, ongoing training, and incredible benefits like education assistance and nursing loan forgiveness.
    If you have a desire to honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults, consider answering the call and join our team.
    
    PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

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