Are you a Speech Therapist seeking an excellent career opportunity? We are currently seeking a FullTime and PRN Speech Therapist to join our Avante Team! Sign On bonus $5,000 for FullTime!!
Avante at Ocala, a Skilled Nursing Facility is seeking a Speech Therapist to join our team of long-term care professionals. This is a vital role in a facility with a positive community reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an experienced cohesive team. This is a skilled nursing facility, with an In-house therapy department.
At our company, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer Speech Therapist the following benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Affordable Health Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance available)
- Great culture and work environment
- Monthly Fun Bunch activities for staff
- 401k (Matching)
- Daily Pay!
- Plus, more!
Description: Provides and directs Speech-Language Pathologist services to residents, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions under physicians' orders.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provides Speech-Language Pathologist services to residents and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with department procedures.
- Conducts screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
- Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
- Monitors resident's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
- Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the residents in their own environment.
- Provides clinical information in a timely manner concerning safety and functional needs for discharge.
- Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
- Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
- Follows management direction.
- Assists with and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement program as directed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Successful completion of National Certification Examination for S.L.P.
- Current state licensure or license eligible.
- 0-3 years of long-term care experience.
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