Flexible Per Diem SLP — Rehab & Swallowing Specialist

Allaire Health Services, LLC; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Grove Park Healthcare Center is seeking a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. The SLP will work to improve residents’ communication and swallowing abilities and participate in a flexible shift schedule.

Key duties include assessments, individualized care plans, data collection (Section GG), treatment, and thorough documentation. The role emphasizes collaboration with rehab staff and education for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience with Section GG data collection and documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Modality/Vital Stim certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate residents' speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop individualized intervention plans to address communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Collect Section GG data for annual, quarterly, falls, and significant change assessments.
• Administer speech therapy interventions and swallowing therapy.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of progress, plans, and notes in EMRs (Net Health/PCC).
• Educate residents, families, and care staff on safety and progress through exercises and strategies.
• Collaborate with other rehab staff to provide holistic care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Assessment & Evaluation

Documentation

Education

State licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

EMR Net Health/PCC

RTM (Remote Therapeutic Monitoring)

Job description

Grove Park Healthcare Center is seeking a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. The SLP will work to improve residents’ communication and swallowing abilities and participate in a flexible shift schedule.

Key duties include assessments, individualized care plans, data collection (Section GG), treatment, and thorough documentation. The role emphasizes collaboration with rehab staff and education for residents and families.