Speech Language Pathologist SLP

FutureCare•Reisterstown, MD

8d•$47 - $53

About The Position

At FutureCare, Speech Language Pathologists are part of an interdisciplinary team that creates and implements treatment plans to help residents improve speech, language, and cognitive-communication disorders, while educating residents and family members. The role includes evaluating residents, diagnosing communicative deficits and equipment needs, developing individualized treatment programs, documenting care, and coordinating with nursing staff, residents, and families to support functional abilities and continued care after discharge. FutureCare describes itself as a leader in managing healthcare across a continuum of care. It states that it has been named a “Top Workplace” in Baltimore for 14 consecutive years and recognized by US Newsweek as one of the “Best Nursing Homes.” The posted salary range is $46.50–$52.92 per hour. Offers take into account factors including experience, job-related qualifications, location, and certifications or training.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Speech/Language Pathology program culminating in a Master’s or Doctoral degree.
Valid Maryland license to provide Speech Language Pathology services at the clinical level.
Certification by the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association.
Demonstrated competency in applying the principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in Speech/Language Pathology to the facility’s resident population.
Ability to assess resident needs and develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellows are welcome.

Responsibilities

On referral, evaluate the impact of available resident information on the assessment and treatment process.
Conduct and document a thorough resident assessment to determine and diagnose communicative deficits and equipment needs.
Develop and implement an individualized treatment program based on the initial evaluation and containing achievable functional goals.
Comply with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines described in facility policies and procedures.
Complete appropriate documentation in the resident’s medical record after each treatment session.
Revise the resident’s treatment program as needed based on resident performance.
Document the course of treatment in a clear, concise discharge summary using the prescribed format.
Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs, and inform them of potential risks during procedures.
Work with nursing staff, residents, and families to maximize residents’ use of functional abilities.
Instruct residents and family members or other caregivers about therapeutic procedures to continue after discharge.
Assist with referrals when a resident requires additional services following discharge and maintain current knowledge of community resources.