Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

The Avante Group•Mount Dora, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Avante Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide and direct speech-language pathology services to residents. The role includes assessment and treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication for the in-house therapy department. The position functions under physicians’ orders and is located in Mount Dora, Florida.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Speech-Language Pathology.
Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure.
Ability to assess residents with communication and swallowing disorders.
Ability to interpret and communicate assessment results.
Ability to design and execute appropriate treatment plans.
Ability to document daily care according to established guidelines.
Background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

0–3 years of long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

Assess residents with communication and swallowing disorders.
Interpret and communicate assessment results.
Design and execute appropriate treatment plans.
Document daily care according to established guidelines.
Provide and direct speech-language pathology services, including treatment and program planning and implementation.