Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

CommuniCare•Silver Spring, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

CommuniCare Rehab , a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a Full Time opening for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Silver Spring Healthcare Center. Come and join us in our brand new facility and building! Our therapists are In-House Team Members . This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact with our residents through therapy. CommuniCare is a r apidly growing company , with 170 centers across IN, MD, OH, PA, VA, WV Silver Spring Healthcare Center is a new in-house rehab facility offering exceptional assisted living and memory care; designed to provide comfort, care, and community for its residents. With 88 units dedicated to assisted living and 25 units for memory care, this state-of-the-art, three-story building offers a welcoming environment for elderly individuals needing support with daily activities or dealing with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. Amenities include a community room, arts and crafts space, movie theater, salon, large dining areas, and a central kitchen. The facility's prime location near a commercial center ensures easy access to shopping, medical services, and other essential amenities, creating a convenient and connected lifestyle. Benefits: Competitive Wages, No Wage Freeze Generous PTO, End of Year PTO Buy Back Work Schedule Flexibility, Work-Life Balance Promote-from-within culture; In-house stability and continuity of care Paid CEU Online Library

Requirements

Must have a Bachelors and/or a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an Accredited Program.
Hold a valid or pending State Speech Language Pathology License

Responsibilities

Evaluate, Review, and Screen patient’s/resident’s medical charts, evaluations under physician order and develop a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs.
Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to improve communication, swallowing, and/or cognitive problems, as well as administer, score, and interpret specialized speech tests.
Instruct residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills, diet recommendations, and modifications for safe swallowing techniques.
Attend/Lead interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of the rehab team, as well as participating in family meetings/education.
Opportunity to treat at multiple locations, allowing you to serve the diverse needs of residents.