Geriatric Speech-Language Therapist

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Ives Estates (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. The role involves assessing patients referred for therapy, delivering direct care, and developing individualized treatment plans under physician direction.

You will set achievable goals, document patient progress, and educate patients and families in therapy methods.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for the state of FL.
• Experience in long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic goals, document patient condition and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered treatment and care.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Documentation

Direct patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Accredited SLP degree

Job description

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. The role involves assessing patients referred for therapy, delivering direct care, and developing individualized treatment plans under physician direction.

You will set achievable goals, document patient progress, and educate patients and families in therapy methods.