Temp - Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP) - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days) Worcester MA

Bestica•Worcester, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position for a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) in a Long Term Care (LTC) setting, with day shifts available in Worcester, MA. The role involves screening, evaluating, and rehabilitating patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders. The SLP will develop appropriate plans of care, utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice, and adjust treatments based on patient progress. The position also includes providing consultation and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers, collaborating with the healthcare team, and documenting all services and patient information in the electronic system. Participation in required meetings and trainings is expected. The SLP will also be responsible for obtaining necessary DME or supplies, supervising CFY or Student Speech-Language Pathologists, and adhering to ASHA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics.

Requirements

1 year of SLP experience - [ REQUIRED]
LTC or Rehab experience - [Required]
Ma State License -[Required]
CCC certified SLP - [Required]
Must be submitted at the posted rate, if requested rate is higher candidate will be redirected

Nice To Haves

New Grads OKAY- as long as a Level II experience and not just a Level I observation experience
Will accept one Reference at time of submission

Responsibilities

Effectively screens/evaluates/rehabilitates patients with communication, cognitive or swallowing disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the speech disorders.
Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.
Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
Participation in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.
Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
Able to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Able to supervise and support CFY or Student Speech-Language Pathologists.
Adherence to ASHA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.