Occupational Therapist, PRN

Speech Language Pathologist

PRN OTR to cover a 12-week maternity leave, starting mid-December. Seeking consistent supervising coverage 15-20 hours per week. Heritage Rehab provides high-quality physical, occupational, and speech therapies and rehabilitation at our Embassy Healthcare communities. We strive to help patients reach their maximum potential so they can live as independently as possible. Our experienced therapists work closely with patients and their caregivers to build customized rehabilitation programs tailored to each individual's needs.

Job Description

• Assign patient care activities to professional and non-professional personnel.
• Interpret responsibilities and SNF policies to therapy personnel.
• Assure the execution of doctor's orders.
• Oversee the maintenance of therapy records (medical, personnel, accounting, billing, etc.).
• Evaluate and treat communication disorders, including motor speech disorders, language disorders, cognitive language deficits, and voice disorders.
• Provide direct patient services to improve the cognitive, communicative, and/or swallowing abilities of neurologically impaired persons.
• Evaluate, treat, and provide case management for dysphagic patients.
• Provide documentation to maintain quality of the medical records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information, and facility requirements.
• Develop and implement treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes and adhere to professional standards of practice.
• Follow administrative policies and procedures related to emergency procedures, infection control, and safety.
• Coordinate and/or participate in training programs for facility staff, residents, families, and rehabilitation staff.
• Initiate new program development with a focus on functional outcomes to improve the quality of life of the people residing in the facility.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Valid license to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Occupational Therapy License (Required).

Pay and Schedule

• Pay: From $55.00 per hour.
• Expected hours: 15 - 20 per week.
• Flexible schedule; choose your own hours.

Ability to Commute

• Orbisonia, PA 17243 (Required).

Work Location

• In person.