Geriatric Rehab Speech-Language Pathologist

Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Mayo (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Speech Therapist to assess and treat patients in a geriatric rehabilitation setting. You will develop and monitor individualized therapy programs, document progress, and educate patients and families.

Responsibilities include goal-directed treatment, collaboration with the care team, and discharge planning under the Director of Rehabilitation. Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state NY
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients needing rehabilitation.
• Provide direct patient care to assess medical condition and function.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals.
• Set realistic goals based on capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient status and progress.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Prepare evaluations, progress notes, recertifications and discharge docs.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Perform duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Speech-language pathology degree

New York licensure

Job description

Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Speech Therapist to assess and treat patients in a geriatric rehabilitation setting. You will develop and monitor individualized therapy programs, document progress, and educate patients and families.

Responsibilities include goal-directed treatment, collaboration with the care team, and discharge planning under the Director of Rehabilitation. Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality is essential.