Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (Geriatric Rehab)

Fairview Rehab and Care Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Company Perks

Employee Recognition Program

Team Like Atmosphere

Job summary

Fairview Rehab and Care Center in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Full-time Speech Language Pathologist to assess and treat residents requiring rehabilitation services. The role involves direct patient care, goals-based therapy plans, and collaboration with the rehabilitation team.

Responsibilities include documentation, progress notes, discharge planning, and educating patients and families on therapy methods. A PA license is required; prior geriatric care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of PA.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients.
• Document and record the patients' condition.
• Educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Education

Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university

Job description

Fairview Rehab and Care Center in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Full-time Speech Language Pathologist to assess and treat residents requiring rehabilitation services. The role involves direct patient care, goals-based therapy plans, and collaboration with the rehabilitation team.

Responsibilities include documentation, progress notes, discharge planning, and educating patients and families on therapy methods. A PA license is required; prior geriatric care experience is preferred.