Full Time Speech Language Pathologist

CommuniCare Health Services

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Wedgewood Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, has a Full Time position available for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). This is a professional position with the primary responsibility of patient evaluation and direct patient care.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelors and/or a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an Accredited Program.
• Must hold a current state license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilization.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, screen, and treat facility patients/residents who need Speech Therapy services.
• Perform patient’s/resident’s evaluation under physician order and develop a plan of care in accordance with patient’s needs.
• Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to improve communication, swallowing, and/or cognitive problems.
• Administer, score, and interpret specialized speech tests.
• Instruct residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
• Instruct and educate residents, families, and caregivers in appropriate diet recommendations and modifications for safe swallowing techniques.
• Complete required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Maintain patient records in an accurate and timely manner
• Attend/Lead interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of the rehab team.

Benefits

• competitive wages
• PTO plans
• life and disability plans
• medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level