Geriatric Speech-Language Pathologist – Rehab Specialist

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. The SLP will assess referred patients and provide direct care to evaluate medical conditions, functional abilities, and rehabilitation potential.

You will establish and administer treatment programs with clear goals, document progress, and educate patients and families in therapy methods.

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
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and 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 patient’s capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients, document and record the patient’s condition and educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods.

Skills

Documentation writing

Team collaboration with disciplines

Punctual and professional

Education

Graduate from an accredited Speech Therapist program

FL licensure required

Job description

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. The SLP will assess referred patients and provide direct care to evaluate medical conditions, functional abilities, and rehabilitation potential.

You will establish and administer treatment programs with clear goals, document progress, and educate patients and families in therapy methods.