Ahava Therapy Services is a provider of Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy services. We are committed to providing innovative care to our patients through Teamwork and Interdisciplinary collaboration utilizing evidence-based therapies designed to address each patient's individual needs. Our goal is to maximize our patients' potential while improving their quality of life.

To lead the revolution in therapy services using our knowledge, art, and skill inherent in the profession while demonstrating respect and compassion for the individual patient.

• Evaluate and treat patients according to Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial insurance, etc following acceptable practice standards.
• Conduct and document a thorough assessment of the resident to determine swallowing and communicative deficits and equipment needs.
• Develop and implement an individualized treatment program based on the initial evaluation and containing achievable functional goals.
• Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines, and consistently maintain timely and accurate departmental records.
• Enter a tretment note and/or progress note in the resident record for each treatment session.
• Revise the resident's treatment program, as needed, based upon resident performance.
• Document the course of treatment in a clear, concise discharge summary utilizing a prescribed format.
• Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Inform residents of any potential risk during any procedure.
• Work with nursing staff, resident and families to maximize resident's use of functional abilities.
• Instruct residents and family/other caregiver about therapeutic procedures to be continued by the resident at home following discharge.
• Assist in the referral process when a resident requires additional services following discharge. Maintain current knowledge of community resources.
• Attend and participate, or provide information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problems or needs.
• Attend and participate in other department/facility meetings, as required.
• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency.
• Participate in and/or provide in-service education sessions.
• Participate in the quality improvement process by responding appropriately to results of medical record audits, resident satisfaction surveys, safety activities and regulations.
• Act in compliance with Ahava Therapy Services regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
• Adhere to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required to provide quality care to residents.
• Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocate therapy resources efficiently in accordance with resident goals and outcomes related to discharge destination
• Demonstrate a knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third party reimbursement guidelines.
• Support the company’s mission and vison in providng to compassionate care;
• Perform duties in an independent manner and recognizes situations where direct supervision is needed; willingly helping others.
• Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected for your position at your particular facility/facilities.

• Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• CFY or Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech- Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Must maintain valid state Speech Language Pathology licensure
• Must maintain a BLS CPR certification

Benefits

Competitive pay, Daily pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Anciallary Insurances, FSA, PTO, Free Birthday Holiday, Holiday Pay, Free Life Insurance, 401K with Company Match, Free CEUs through Ahava University.