Travel Speech Language Pathologist
Pikeville, KY
ProKatchers
5x8 hrs, Days

Shift:
8A-4:30P, 40hrs/ week   Work Experience:
Plans and provides direct speech language pathology care to inpatients and outpatients of all ages with speech, language and/or oral, pharyngeal, and sensory motor in-competencies by evaluating patients, setting goals, implementing, reviewing, and revising treatment program, travels as necessary, to various service locations according to professional, regulatory agencies, and institutional standards. 
2.    Completes necessary documentation related to patient evaluation and treatment including progress notes, discharge summaries, reports to physicians, other disciplines, facilities, and third party payers, lawyers, as requested.  Daily completes charges, billing information, codes, and pre-authorizations as necessary to be reimbursed correctly.  Contacts reimbursement source as necessary to ensure coverage of services, proper forms, information, etc.  Maintains up to date knowledge of reimbursement issues codes and compliance issues. 
3.    Provides counseling and education to patients and their families regarding goals, home programs, treatment, and recommendations in written, verbal and demonstration form.  Documents these activities and the patient/family understanding of the education.  Special attention will be given relevant to patient’s age or impairment of mentation, vision, hearing, etc. when providing any speech service   License: Kentucky state license is required ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence   Certifications:
BLS/CPR Certification.