Flexible Speech Therapist for Long-Term Care Impact

YAD Healthcare; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive wages

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Company discounts

Company perks and activities

Job summary

Emporia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Emporia, VA is hiring a Speech Therapist to join our long-term care team. You will perform evaluations, design treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to support resident communication goals.

Ideal candidates hold an MA/MS in communication disorders recognized by ASHA, a current state license, and CFY completion. We offer a competitive wages and benefits package, flexible scheduling, and professional growth

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university with an MA, or MS in communication disorders recognized by ASHA and state board.
• Holds current license and/or registration in the state (as applicable).
• Successful completion of CFY.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive speech therapy evaluations as per MD orders.
• Document findings on the standardized evaluation format neatly, accurately and adhering to guidelines.
• Provide a comprehensive treatment plan including long and short term goals, frequency, duration and treatment modalities, therapeutic interventions, clinical and technical guidelines.
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for evaluations, treatments, recertifications and discharges.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients utilizing modalities and modifying patient treatment as indicated and adhering to precautions.
• Document patient’s progress in approved format accurately and timely.
• Document monthly updated treatment plan in standardized format in timely manner.
• Document patient’s discharge and in-service as indicated.
• Document any caregiver or discharge in-services in approved format as indicated.
• Complete any and all other documentation required by Facility.
• Document care plans and information needed for the MDS as deemed necessary by the facility.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings as indicated by supervisor and/or Regional Manager.
• Participate in facility committee meetings as indicated.
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participates in scheduling of patients.
• Perform screens as indicated.
• Complete billing timely and bill patients ethically and accurately for all speech therapy services rendered.
• Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary.
• Supervise junior staff members or students in compliance with State ST Board and Federal regulations and requirements.

Skills

ASHA eligibility

State license

CFY completion

Education

MS/MA in communication disorders

Job description

Emporia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Emporia, VA is hiring a Speech Therapist to join our long-term care team. You will perform evaluations, design treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to support resident communication goals.

Ideal candidates hold an MA/MS in communication disorders recognized by ASHA, a current state license, and CFY completion. We offer a competitive wages and benefits package, flexible scheduling, and professional growth