Speech Language Pathologist/ SLP- CCC- $30,000 Student Loan Repayment
Company: Aegis Therapies
Location: Fitchburg
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Aegis Therapies is one of the nations leading providers of
rehabilitation and wellness services. We offer short-term and
long-term therapy services in over 1,100 locations in 36
states.Aegis specializes in providing services that adapt to each
individuals needs, using leading-edge technology and innovation to
help restore strength and confidence after illness, injury or
surgery. More importantly we help individuals return to the
activities they love.When you join our team, you will always be a
step ahead of the latest technologies and industry standards while
building your professional skills and reaching your most ambitious
goals whether in a home health setting, outpatient, occupational,
physical or speech therapy, medially oriented gyms or office
support.GENERAL PURPOSEPerforms evaluations and develops effective
patient treatment plans to restore, maintain or prevent decline of
patient function, by planning and administering medically
prescribed therapy treatments in accordance with federal, state and
professional standards governing the treatment location.ESSENTIAL
JOB DUTIES+ Meets the patients goals and needs and provides quality
care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results;
determining treatment plans in consultation with physicians, and by
prescription. Helps patients accomplish treatment plan and secures
necessary supplies and adaptive equipment for patients to
facilitate independence+ Administers therapy statements according
to a treatment plan approved by the attending physician. Complies
with company protocol for patient rounding.+ Evaluates effects of
therapy treatments by observing, noting and evaluating patients
progress; providing medically necessary treatment plan and
modifications+ Manage the appropriate therapy minutes for patients
based on individual clinical needs; Participates in the Q & A
process for rehab related issues. Accuracy in completion of MDS or
OASIS items per workflow model+ Assures continuation of therapeutic
plan following discharge by designing patient specific maintenance
programs; instructing patients, families and/or caregivers in
follow-up maintenance programs; recommending and/or providing
assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health
follow-up programs. + Documents patient care services by charting
in patient and department records according to accepted regulatory,
corporate and professional guidelines. Records daily treatment
charges per corporate procedures. Documentation will be completed
using a company furnished hand held electronic device (i.e. Ipad).+
Protects patients and employees by adhering to treatment location
infection control policies and protocols and keeping information
confidential per company and federal requirements. Maintains safe
and clean working environment by complying with treatment location
and department procedures, rules and regulations.+ Ensures proper
operation of equipment by complying with company procedures and
following manufacturers instructions+ Provides services in multiple
settings (including skilled nursing, assisted living, patient
homes, and outpatient) as determined by supervisor and
patient/resident need including community based services such as
home health and wellness activities as requiredQUALIFICATIONS+
Graduate from Speech-Language Pathology program+ Current license as
a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of practice+ Must meet
Clinical Competency requirements+ Current CPR certification,
preferred+ Ability to travel within 50 minutes of your assigned
primary building(s) as needed.+ Must be capable of maintaining
regular attendanceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS+ Ability
to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing+ Good
problem-solving skills+ Good computer skills including use of
desktop computers and handheld devices with ability to learn
company or customer systems+ Must be able to maintain
confidentiality regarding patient, employee and company proprietary
information+ Must have the ability to relate professionally and
positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and
other employees at all levelsPHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS +
Mobility, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, walking,
heavy lifting, fine hand coordination, ability to hear, ability to
read and write, ability to detect odors, and ability to remain calm
under stress.+ Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural
communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, etc.+ Vision
(corrected) adequate for reading.+ Intelligible speech and normal
language / cognitive skills.+ Must be able to push patients in a
wheelchair or stretchers.*+ Lifting of patients*, equipment or
supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently, up to 50
pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds rarely.+ Sitting,
standing, and walking required throughout the day.+ Job duties
sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on
occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead.+ Must be able
to transfer patients.*+ Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate
exercise and activities to patients / caregivers.+ Work in a
fast-paced clinical environment.+ Weekend and holiday work may be
required.+ Work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally
outdoors.* Several task and job duties involve a risk of exposure
to Bloodborne Pathogens and other potentially infectious materials
(OPIM). EEO Statement: Aegis Therapies and its Family of Companies
(the Company) is committed to a diverse workforce, and is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. For detailed information on your rights,
click here.
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In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals
protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 503 of
the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act,
applicants that require accommodation in the job application
process may contact our Human Resources Service Center at
1-877-858-9013 or via email at employment@aegistherapies.com for
assistance. The affirmative action plan will be made available for
applicants to review. Please contact the location leader to
schedule. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability,
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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