Licensed Speech Language Pathologist, Per Diem

Apple Rehab Inc; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Rehab Coccomo in Meriden, CT seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to provide quality resident care and maximize functional ability while fostering positive interactions with staff and residents. The role reports to Rehabilitation Director and emphasizes coordination with the care team and adherence to care standards.

The candidate should be a graduate of an accredited SLP program, eligible for licensure, and committed to professional growth within a compassionate, senior-focused

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited SLP program; licensure eligible.
• CCC or CFY status in progress preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, develops, and implements resident care programs with RD guidance.
• Manages caseload and schedules individual or group therapy sessions.
• Educates residents, families, and caregivers on speech therapy post-discharge.
• Adheres to PPS guidelines and ensures proper documentation and billing.
• Oversees techs and mentors affiliating students under supervision.
• Maintains safe, sanitary environment and complies with standards.

Job description

Apple Rehab Coccomo, is a 100 bed skilled nursing community, nestled into the beautiful woods of Meriden, CT. Easily accessible from routes 91, 691 and 15, Apple Rehab Coccomo has a reputation for excellent care in the community. We take pride in our familial environment and staff with many decades of experience, which sets us apart from our competitors. Each staff member is a valued individual, that helps to contribute to the overall care of our Residents.

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 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.