Licensed Speech Language Pathologist

Apple Rehab Farmington Valley; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Care

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Apple Rehab Farmington Valley is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. This full-time role located in Plainville, CT involves providing high-quality resident care and enhancing communication and swallowing abilities for our residents.

You will evaluate and treat residents, develop care plans, and educate families and staff, while adhering to regulatory standards and PPS guidelines. Prior long-term care experience is preferred and professional growth is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited SLP program and eligible for licensure.
• CCC certification or CFY status required/in progress.
• Prior long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, organize and implement resident care programs with speech therapy.
• Manage caseload and productivity, schedule treatment for individuals or groups.
• Instruct residents, families and caregivers for post-discharge care.
• Ensure adherence to PPS guidelines and proper documentation.
• Provide supervision and education to affiliating students and support staff.
• Maintain safe, sanitary treatment environments and equipment.

Education

Graduate of accredited SLP program

CCC or CFY eligibility

Eligible for licensure

Job description

Apple Rehab Farmington Valley is a 130-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, which is centrally located on Farmington Avenue in Plainville, CT. and easily accessible to I-84 from the New Britain, Hartford and Waterbury areas. We are proud of our staff longevity and our family environment, Our Team at Apple Rehab Farmington Valley is dedicated to providing the highest quality care possible to our residents, making Apple Rehab Farmington Valley a great place to live and work.

Come grow with us!

Are you ready to work for a company that is uniquely different; an organization that is committed to your personal and professional growth? Then come join the team at Apple Rehab, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of short term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. We are currently seeking a FULL TIME Speech Language Pathologist to join our team!

The Apple Rehab Difference

What distinguishes Apple Rehab? We think it is our philosophy of Better Life, which operates on the premise that each patient and staff member is a special individual with unique thoughts, ideas and experiences. It is the quality of the relationships between our staff and patients that make Apple Rehab a better place to live and work. Apple Rehab is a best-in-class provider of short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. We seek to attract and retain the best employees; in turn we offer a competitive salary and first-rate benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance as well as paid time off, 401(k) and much more.

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Reports to: Rehabilitation Director

General Purpose

Provides quality resident care to enable the resident to achieve and maintain the maximum level of functional ability while maintaining positive level of interaction with facility and resident.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited SLP school, has CCC or is in CFY, and eligible for licensure
• Prior long-term care experience preferred

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Working with the RD, evaluates, develops, organizes and implements resident care programs through the utilization of selected ST procedures in individual and group sessions.
• Manages caseload in all areas of identifying residents through screening process and scheduling treatment individually or in groups while maintaining productivity expectations.
• Instructs resident, family, and caregivers in ST to be continued upon discharge.
• Adheres to PPS guidelines, ensures all ST documentation/treatment conforms to documentation/billing policies and procedures.
• Working with RD, provides oversight and direction of techs and assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students.
• Assists in the assurance that the physical surroundings and equipment are sanitary, orderly and free from conditions that may cause safety hazards.
• Complies with ethical, regulatory, procedural and professional standards and practice guidelines.

Residents’ Rights Functions

• Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy. Fosters feelings of self worth and respect by treating residents with kindness and understanding.
• Knows and complies with Residents’ Bill of Rights. Reports all grievances and resident complaints to administrator and/or Director of Nursing immediately.

Physical Requirements

• Good physical and mental health. Some lifting, fine hand eye coordination, and good hearing acuity is involved. Visual and hearing acuity to detect changes in residents’ conditions and respond to pages. Ability to communicate with residents, families, staff, co-workers, medical personnel, regulatory agencies and consultants.

Other Job Functions

• Maintains own professional competence as well as learning new creative trends in ST treatment through participation in continuing education, seminars and training programs.

• Attends all mandatory in-services.

Benefits

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• Paid Continuing Education Day
• Paid Travel Time and Mileage
• Paid Clinical Licensure
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit