Geriatric Speech-Language Pathologist: Rehabilitative Impact

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

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, design and implement treatment plans, set goals, document progress, and educate patients and families in therapy methods.

We value collaboration with other disciplines, strong documentation skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care in a long-term care setting.

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.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals per patient capacity.
• Set realistic and achievable goals, document condition, and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

FL licensure

Geriatric care experience

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professionalism

Patient care

Education

Graduated from accredited Speech-Language Pathology program

Job description

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, design and implement treatment plans, set goals, document progress, and educate patients and families in therapy methods.

We value collaboration with other disciplines, strong documentation skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care in a long-term care setting.