Full Time Speech Language Pathologist

CommuniCare Health; Clarksville (IN); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

CommuniCare Health's Wedgewood Healthcare Center in Clarksville, IN seeks a Full Time Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents, develop care plans, and lead rehab activities focused on communication, swallowing and cognitive skills.

The role requires a state license and a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Speech-Language Pathology with strong communication abilities and knowledge of accreditation standards.

Competenze

• Must hold a Bachelor's and/or a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an Accredited Program.
• Must hold a current state license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilization.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation.

Mansioni

• Evaluate, screen, and treat facility patients/residents who need Speech Therapy services.
• Perform patient’s evaluation under physician order and develop a plan of care.
• Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive problems.
• Administer, score, and interpret specialized speech tests.
• Instruct residents, families, and caregivers on monitoring speech and practicing new skills.

Conoscenze

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's/Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Descrizione del lavoro

## Full Time Speech Language PathologistApplylocations: Wedgewood Healthcare Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-0000121250**Job Address:**101 Potters LaneClarksville, IN 47129**Full Time** **Speech Language Pathologist****Wedgewood Healthcare Center**, a member of the **CommuniCare Family of Companies,** has a **Full Time** position available for a **Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)**. This is a professional position with the primary responsibility of patient evaluation and direct patient care.**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:*** Evaluate, screen, and treat facility patients/residents who need Speech Therapy services.* Perform patient’s/resident’s evaluation under physician order and develop a plan of care in accordance with patient’s needs.* Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to improve communication, swallowing, and/or cognitive problems.* Administer, score, and interpret specialized speech tests.* Instruct residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.* Instruct and educate residents, families, and caregivers in appropriate diet recommendations and modifications for safe swallowing techniques.* Complete required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.* Maintain patient records in an accurate and timely manner* Attend/Lead interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of the rehab team.As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer you a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental and vision coverage, from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.**Qualifications:*** Must have a Bachelors and/or a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an Accredited Program.* Must hold a current state license.* Excellent oral and written communication skills.* Must demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilization.* Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation.