Geriatric Speech-Language Pathologist — Rehab & Patient Care

Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Mayo (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; 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 in Mayo, FL is seeking a licensed Speech Therapist to assess and treat patients requiring rehabilitation in a long-term care setting. You will perform evaluations, establish treatment plans, set achievable goals, document progress, and educate patients and families under physician direction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, adherence to confidentiality, HIPAA, and residents' rights.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services.
• Providing 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

Speech-language pathology degree

Job description

Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mayo, FL is seeking a licensed Speech Therapist to assess and treat patients requiring rehabilitation in a long-term care setting. You will perform evaluations, establish treatment plans, set achievable goals, document progress, and educate patients and families under physician direction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, adherence to confidentiality, HIPAA, and residents' rights.