Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Skilled Nursing - PRN

Concept Rehab & Engage Consulting•Lima, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Concept Rehab is a therapist-owned and operated company with over 40 years of experience, offering therapists opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth in a supportive environment. We are seeking a Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) for a PRN position in a skilled nursing facility. The SLP will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, adhering to ASHA standards and state licensure laws. This role involves collaborating with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare teams, maintaining detailed documentation, and conducting staff training. The position reports to the Therapy Program Manager and Director of Operations. Successful candidates will embody Concept Rehab's values of Commitment, Respect, and Integrity.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Certified by American Speech Language Hearing Association.
Licensed in the state(s) where services are provided to practice as a Speech/Language Pathologist.

Nice To Haves

Strong relationship skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
High emotional intelligence.
Outstanding oral and written communications.
Problem-solving, analytical and critical evaluation skills.
Technology Skills.
Cultural awareness.
Ethical practice.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Maintain Confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Provide competent, courteous, and respectful evaluation, treatment, and supervision of patients for difficulties in communicating, problem solving, cognitive processing, and swallowing.
Communicate with families, physicians, and other healthcare team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
Maintain impeccable, professional documentation of services in the medical record.
Conduct in-services and training for facility staff on restorative and functional maintenance programs.
Evaluate patients for rehabilitation services within 24 to 48 hours of physician’s orders.
Develop effective treatment plans.
Treat patients according to the treatment plan of care.
Participate in Care Conference Meetings and Interdisciplinary Team Meetings.
Participate in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility.
Record evaluations, treatment notes, progress notes, provide objective input for discharge summaries, and complete daily billing of services per policy and procedure.
Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance programs.
Participate in discharge planning.
Achieve or exceed the minimum productivity standard established by CRI.
Recommend any needed equipment to the appropriate personnel which would facilitate improved delivery of clinical services.
Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel.
Act as a clinical supervisor for affiliating Speech/Language Pathology Graduate Clinicians for area Universities and Colleges.
Comply with state specific Speech Pathology Licensure Standards.
Maintain an organized working environment.
Consistently portray the mission, vision, core values, cornerstones and professional image of Concept Rehab, exercise good judgment in the performance of the job.
Special projects and other duties as assigned.