A great Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) is looking for an experienced, hard-working Speech Language Pathologist to join their growing team in Las Vegas, NV.
The Speech Language Pathologist performs comprehensive evaluation and treatment as prescribed by a physician, to improve or restore a patient’s ability to function independently. He/she will plan, organize, develop, and administer speech therapy services to ensure safe and effective treatment plans for patients.
Job Description
- Provides treatment programs to maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities within each patient’s structural or functional limitations.
- Utilizing appropriate evaluation tools and completing accurate evaluations.
- Supervising Clinical Fellow and other SLPs in direct patient care and patient-related activities.
- Writing specific, objective documentation, which is outcome-oriented and details the patient’s needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date. Includes specific, objective measurable goals.
- Managing Medicare Medical Review and Denials process in conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation and therapy staff.
Qualifications
- Availability to work full-time as a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Nevada.
- Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited Speech Therapy program.
- Knowledge in Speech-Language Pathology evaluation and treatment as they relate to medically based speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
- Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to work with all types and levels of staff and patients.
- Experience in a skilled nursing facility.
- CPR certified.
Additional Information
Looking for a change in settings? Maybe you know someone who is looking for a new position. We encourage you to please apply. For more details on this position, please contact Christine Richie with 1 Legacy Healthcare Recruiters at 951-251-0997. Thank you and have a great day.
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