Speech Therapist [PRN]

Job DetailsJob Location: SNH - STILWELL, OK 74960Job Shift: AnyNOVO (Latin for renew/rejuvenate) Rehabilitation is a faith-based therapy company in search of therapists who represent our six core values: compassion, selflessness, integrity, positivity, reliability, and self-starter.  NOVO Rehabilitation is here to provide the highest quality therapy services to the community, specifically the geriatric population. Our residents will become your family as we seek to infuse happiness into the lives of those we serve daily. You will make a difference at NOVO by not only adding years to residents’ lives, but also by adding life to their years.  Mission Statement:   We shepherd people for the glory of God. Company Overview:  Every employee is a Shepherd. Above all else, Shepherds are stewards of the people and resources entrusted to them. Shepherds feed and care for all people consistent with the Fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22, Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control). Our supreme example of a Shepherd is "The Good Shepherd", Jesus Christ. Responsibilities:  The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for recognizing and addressing deficits associated with diagnoses in the geriatric population, which may be related to swallowing, cognition, receptive/expressive communication, motor speech, voice, and/or fluency in order to ensure the best quality of life while safely respecting the wishes of the resident and their loved ones.  Provides quality speech therapy services and recognizes referrals when appropriate, in accordance with established standards of practice, company procedures, therapy department procedures, and productivity standards   Evaluates and obtains data necessary to ensure treatment implementation that reflects the safety and overall well-being of the individual  Recognizes the need for and modification of (if necessary) diet/liquid textures to ensure the safest, least restrictive diet of the residents   Educates/coordinates with the patient, family, outside contractors, and/or staff as needed regarding appropriate speech-language procedures to allow carryover of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities  Completes required daily treatment notes, progress notes, recertifications, and discharges to justify skilled necessity and to ensure best quality of care per Medicare guidelines      Requirements:  Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited SLP master’s program  Must have a passing score on the national examination for the Praxis Exam in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (will consider CFY at the discretion of the company)  Current, active licensure in the state of OK as a Speech-Language Pathologist  Uphold state required CEU’s in order to maintain good standing with the board  Must be able to complete documentation efficiently to meet reimbursement and regulatory requirements   Therapeutic experience in older adults across multiple diagnostic groups is preferred  Valid driver’s license, and an automobile in good working condition with appropriate insurance coverage in accordance with state laws  Respectful, open communication with other team members, clients, and families   Qualifications