P-Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Speech Language Pathologist

Salary Range: $40-42 per hour

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday (no weekend rotation)

Experience Level: Not open to new graduates

Facility: 77 bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Speech Language Pathologist to join a 77 bed Skilled Nursing Facility. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and education to patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct thorough evaluations to assess speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities of patients

- Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and patient needs

- Provide evidence-based therapy interventions to improve speech, language, communication, and swallowing skills

- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated and effective patient care

- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies to improve communication and swallowing abilities

- Document patient progress and maintain accurate records in accordance with facility policies and procedures

- Stay up-to-date with advancements in the field of speech language pathology and incorporate new techniques and technologies into practice

Qualifications:

- Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program

- Current state license or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist

- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred

- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in a skilled nursing or rehabilitation setting

- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and documentation requirements

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities