SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST- SCHOOLS
Company: MJ CARE INC
Location: Suring
Posted on: September 21, 2024
Job Description:
SUMMARY OF POSITIONOrganizes, develops and implements a
school-based speech-language pathology program by providing direct
and consultative services to children with exceptional educational
needs and to educational staff when children require
speech-language pathology to benefit from special education as
regulated by federal, state and local guidelines. Work to improve a
speech or language impairment of sound production, voice, fluency,
or language that significantly affects educational performance or
social emotional or vocational development.DUTIES AND
RESPONSBILITIESEssential Functions:
- Assist with recommendations for universal classroom
modifications.
- Conduct appropriate evaluations of children referred, interpret
evaluation findings and prepare written reports of the
evaluation.
- Participate in and be a collaborative member of the Individual
Education Program (IEP) team.
- Participate in the development of IEPs by contributing
educationally appropriate speech-language therapy and related goals
and objectives to the IEP document.
- Provide direct and indirect speech-language pathology services
to the children in educational environments.
- Collaborate with other school personnel regarding
speech-language pathology and the children's needs.
- Travel to and among schools to provide services to
children.
- Maintain timely and accurate records, to include daily
documentation, Medicaid billing logs, IEPs, quarterly and annual
progress reports, IEPs and any additional reports required by the
school district.
- Maintain and submit accurate records required by MJ Care i.e.,
Time and attendance documentation, mileage and corresponding
documentation as requested in accordance with policy and
procedures.
- Provide speech-language pathology services to the designated
school district for the specified hours and specified student
caseload as indicated and directed by the school district
administrator and the MJ Care Vice President of School Therapy
Services.
- Adhere to established federal, state and local rules,
regulations and laws related to speech-language pathology services
in the schools.
- Adhere to the ethical standards of the profession.
- Participate in the local education agency's comprehensive
planning process for the children with special education
needs.
- Supervise speech-language pathology assistants when
necessary.
- Provide information for administrators, school personnel and
parents regarding speech-language pathology services.
- Provide in-person or telehealth services as appropriate.
- Follow infection control policy and practices of MJ Care and
assigned school.General Responsibilities:
- Adheres to and supports the mission of MJ Care, Inc.
- Understands, adheres to, and upholds the values of MJ Care,
Inc.
- Understands, adheres to, and upholds the Code of Conduct for MJ
Care, Inc.
- Promotes continuous process improvements.
- Delivers service aligned with department guiding
principles.
- Responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality of
information and records at all times.
- Displays commitment to continuous learning, including own
professional development as well as sharing information and
learning with other team members.
- Safely transport and transfer student as necessary, with or
without assistance, following proper policy/procedure.
- In case of emergency/disaster, safely transport person by
stairs to evacuate per disaster policies.
- Maintains compliance with TB and flu requirements for MJ Care
and assigned facilities.Education
- Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from a school
accredited by the American Speech Language Hearing
Association.
- Current Department of Public Instruction license in good
standing required for Wisconsin positions
- Current Illinois State Board of Education license in good
standing required for Illinois positions
- Certificate of Clinical Competence is required for SLPs in a
mentor role and is highly recommended when filling school-based
assignments.
- Current state license and/or certification to provide speech
language pathology services in good standing preferred.Experience
- 1+ year of experience preferred. Skills and Knowledge
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and
billing software. Ability to accurately and efficiently use
electronic medical records system.
- Strong communication skills including concentration, ability to
learn, and good listening.
- Accurate problem solving, organization, attention to detail,
and math skills.
- Ability to interact in a personal and professional manner with
at all levels with internal and external customers.
- Ability to work as a collaborative team member.
- Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental
needs of the population age groups that will be receiving
services.
- Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations and
provide adequate assistance.
- Valid driver's license in the state you reside, acceptable
driving record, reliable vehicle, and proof of valid auto insurance
per state requirements.LEVEL I ACCESSProtects access of Personal
Health Information specific to the patients assigned to them for
the purposes of screenings, consultations, evaluations, mandatory
site-specific meetings, chart audits, payment and health care
operations and therapy. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING
CONDITIONSWhile performing the duties of this job, the associate is
frequently required to talk and hear; stand and walk; bend and/or
kneel; squat, balance, and/or crawl; reach above shoulder level;
push, pull, and/or twist up to 75lbs; walk up/down stairs; lift
and/or carry up to 50lbs; and use fine dexterity. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include being able to read
documents, read computer screen, and observe students and work
space. Specific hearing abilities required by the job include being
able to hear in a moderately loud work environment (open area with
multiple people conversing). Job includes risk of biohazard (i.e.
blood borne pathogen). Works in limited space with equipment or
exposed to equipment not conducive to pacemakers. Job requires use
of protective equipment including but not limited to gown, gloves,
and face protection.PI412af4750335-26289-34871628
Keywords: MJ CARE INC, Green Bay , SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST- SCHOOLS, Healthcare , Suring, Wisconsin
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