Full Time Speech Language Pathologist

Wedgewood Healthcare Center; Clarksville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and PTO

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Wedgewood Healthcare Center in Clarksville, IN is seeking a Full Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate, screen and treat residents in need of speech therapy services. The role focuses on patient evaluation under physician orders and developing individualized care plans for communication, swallowing and cognitive concerns.

The position requires a Master’s (or Bachelor’s) in Speech-Language Pathology, current state licensure, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have 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.
• Competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilization.
• Knowledge of state and federal accreditation.

Responsibilities

• 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/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 diet modifications for safe swallowing techniques.
• Complete required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and regulations.
• Maintain patient records accurately and timely; attend/interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings and make recommendations.

Education

Bachelor and/or Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Address: 101 Potters Lane Clarksville, 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.

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.