Geriatric Speech-Language Pathologist for Long-Term Rehab

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Sunshine Ranches (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. The SLP will assess referred patients, create and manage treatment programs, set achievable goals, document progress, and educate patients and families in therapy approaches.

Responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring patient-centered care, with compensation based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals according to patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic goals, document patient condition, and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered treatment and care.

Skills

Documentation writing

Collaboration across disciplines

Patient care

Education

Speech-Language Pathology degree

Job description

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. The SLP will assess referred patients, create and manage treatment programs, set achievable goals, document progress, and educate patients and families in therapy approaches.

Responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring patient-centered care, with compensation based on experience and education.