Speech Therapist

Athena Health Care Systems•Worcester, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is hiring full-time, part-time, and per-diem Speech Therapists to join its care team. The Speech Therapist provides resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment, and consultation for a general rehabilitation caseload while participating in the clinical team process. The position is based at 119 Providence Street, Worcester, Massachusetts. Weekly pay is offered at up to $60 per hour, depending on standard hours, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus is available. Employment conditions apply. The facility values diversity and encourages all individuals to apply. It follows federal and state staff vaccination guidelines and requires staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations or acknowledge a declination.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Speech Therapy.
Speech-language pathologist license in Massachusetts.
Prior experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Screen residents and develop appropriate care plans.
Provide direct resident treatments according to an established plan of care, including individual and group sessions.
Contribute to team meetings and decision-making as defined by the program.
Consult with and train residents and caregivers.
Monitor efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with a supervisor.
Document activities promptly using the company’s clinical documentation system.
Demonstrate knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
Communicate effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers, and the supervisor.
Participate in clinical program development and implementation.