Speech Language Pathologist

Company Description

Created in 1994, ABC Pediatric Therapy lives it’s mission of “creating the best life for all children” by providing the highest quality of speech, physical, and occupational therapy in a child friendly environment. When you walk into ABC, you and your child are not alone. We will communicate with you, support you, and encourage you, every step of the way.

Creating the Best Life for All Children
Our child directed approach gives children control in a world where they have little. We find children learn and achieve more when they get to decide the direction of their play. We look at the whole child and see amazing results because of our unique treatment approach.

From shoe tying and bike riding, to saying their ABC’s, and so much more, we are here to help your child achieve all of their developmental milestones. The ABC staff works with families to ensure our children meet goals that guarantee they will succeed in their everyday life.

Check out our website at www.abcpediatrictherapy.com for more information.

Job Description

Evaluation, treatment of clients, including additional tasks to provide patient care

Documentation to support evaluation and treatment of clients including but not limited to:

·       Evaluation writing

·       Goal writing

·       Letters of medical necessity

·       Treatment notes

·       Re-evaluations

·       Screening

Providing all clients with a home exercise program including:

·       Creating individualized home exercise programs

·       Appropriately utilizing electronic home exercise program library

Submitting appropriate charges in a timely manner including:

·       Utilizing appropriate documentation guidelines to support charges

·       Communicating with billing staff regarding questions

Maintaining cleanliness and organization of office and treatment space

·       Daily responsibility in individual treatment space

·       Gym clean process participation

·       Identification and report of any concerns

Maintaining permanent schedules including but not limited to:

·       Providing communication and education to parents

·       Rescheduling clients

·       Coordinating and communicating with front desk staff

·       Creating relationships with families and within the clinic

Verify that weekly schedules are correct including but not limited to:

·       Communication with parents

·       Documentation within practice perfect

·       Communication with front desk staff

·       Including inspection of PPS and follow up as needed

Patient Care Coordination including but not limited to:

·       Developing fact and information sheets

·       Making doctor visits and phone calls

·       Participating in company facebook, blog or other social media

·       Activities to support community awareness

·       Speaking to parent support groups

Participation in in-services and continuing education courses hosted by ABC

Development of new programs to be offered by ABC

Hosting of volunteers, observers and students

Activities to support and promote community awareness including but not limited to:

·       Speaking to parent support groups

·       Participation in weekend playgroups

Responsible for maintaining a high quality of care including but not limited to:

·       Appropriately making internal referrals

·       Communication with physicians and ancillary professionals

·       Staying up to date on current research

·       Demonstrating competence in skills

·       Identifying when training is needed and seeking assistance

Responsible for maintaining expected statistics

·       Determining a condition weekly

·       Actively initiating a plan to control them

Participation in reviews including but not limited to:

·       Questionnaires

·       Annual reviews

·       Peer review requests

Submit clinical ladder information

Submit payroll information

·       Track personally and report and discrepancies immediately

Submit PTO and continuing education requests

Communicating to manager when support is wanted or needed

All therapists must follow the policies and procedures outlined by ABC Pediatric Therapy Network

Participation in any task that is in-line with the mission of ABC

Qualifications

• Licensed in the state of Ohio
• Positive outlook on life
• Effective and efficient problem solver
• Excellent attendance record
• Excellent punctuality
• Flexible with the ability to adapt quickly to changes
• Good organization skills
• Proficient with basic computer skills
• Exhibits responsibility and professionalism
• Good communication skills
• Likes to work with the pediatric population and their families
•  Likes to work in a fast paced environment with others
• Desire to learn and advance skill set

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.