OC Speech Therapist
Westminster Brand 051816•St. Petersburg, FL
10d
About The Position
Westminster Suncoast, a beautiful active living retirement community located in St. Petersburg is currently seeking an On Call Speech Therapist to join our team. Summary: Provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Participate in the Interdisciplinary team process. Provide teaching and training to care giver staff. Involvement in clinical program development. Supervises other licensed therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.
Requirements
- Master of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology and Professional Licensure where required by state law
- two years clinical experience preferred
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
- Utilizes effective time management skills
- Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose and treat cognitive, swallowing, speech & language disorders or communication efficiencies following MD orders.
- Conduct assessments and screens to determine therapy needs. Enter in the system Plan of Care that meets resident’s needs.
- Develop and provide Caregiver Training to current staff.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation and enter information into the system.
- Perform Resident’s screening during the admission process, quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy.
