Speech Language Pathologist

Apple Rehab Watertown•Watertown, CT

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Apple Rehab Watertown is a 110 bed skilled nursing facility located in Watertown, CT. We are the premier choice for short term rehabilitation needs. We specialize in excellent customer service, a fast pace environment and we pride ourselves on treating our residents as our own family. Come grow with us! Are you ready to work for a company that is uniquely different; an organization that is committed to your personal and professional growth? Then come join the team at Apple Rehab, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of short term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. We are currently seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team!

Requirements

Graduate of accredited SLP school, has CCC or is in CFY, and eligible for licensure
Good physical and mental health.
Some lifting, fine hand eye coordination, and good hearing acuity is involved.
Visual and hearing acuity to detect changes in residents’ conditions and respond to pages.
Ability to communicate with residents, families, staff, co-workers, medical personnel, regulatory agencies and consultants.

Nice To Haves

Prior long-term care experience preferred

Responsibilities

Working with the RD, evaluates, develops, organizes and implements resident care programs through the utilization of selected ST procedures in individual and group sessions.
Manages caseload in all areas of identifying residents through screening process and scheduling treatment individually or in groups while maintaining productivity expectations.
Instructs resident, family, and caregivers in ST to be continued upon discharge.
Adheres to PPS guidelines, ensures all ST documentation/treatment conforms to documentation/billing policies and procedures.
Working with RD, provides oversight and direction of techs and assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students.
Assists in the assurance that the physical surroundings and equipment are sanitary, orderly and free from conditions that may cause safety hazards.
Complies with ethical, regulatory, procedural and professional standards and practice guidelines.
Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy.
Fosters feelings of self worth and respect by treating residents with kindness and understanding.
Knows and complies with Residents’ Bill of Rights.
Reports all grievances and resident complaints to administrator and/or Director of Nursing immediately.
Maintains own professional competence as well as learning new creative trends in ST treatment through participation in continuing education, seminars and training programs.
Attends all mandatory in-services.