Geriatric Speech-Language Pathologist for Rehab

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

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team in Florida. The SLP will assess patients, develop and administer targeted treatment plans, and document progress while educating patients and families.

Candidates must hold an accredited SLP degree and a valid Florida license; prior long-term 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 FL
• 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 based on patient capacity.
• Document and record patient condition; educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered treatment and care.
• Perform duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team in Florida. The SLP will assess patients, develop and administer targeted treatment plans, and document progress while educating patients and families.

Candidates must hold an accredited SLP degree and a valid Florida license; prior long-term care experience is preferred.