PRN SLP – Transforming Communication in SNF

Excelsior Care Group; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN flexibility

Supportive rehabilitation team

Impact on residents' quality of life

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Breezy Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center in Lakeland, FL is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. You will provide individualized speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing therapy to residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, creating treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve communication and swallowing.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current or eligible Florida SLP license.
• Eligible for or holding ASHA CCC-SLP certification.
• Experience in SNF/rehabilitation/long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized speech, language, cognition, and swallowing treatment plans.
• Provide therapy to improve communication, cognition, swallowing, and functional independence.
• Treat residents with speech, language, voice, and dysphagia disorders.
• Develop and implement therapeutic programs based on residents’ needs and goals.
• Recommend and train residents in adaptive communication devices when appropriate.
• Monitor progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in care plan meetings and conferences.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on communication strategies.
• Supervise supportive personnel in accordance with regulations.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Florida SLP license

ASHA CCC-SLP

Job description

Breezy Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center in Lakeland, FL is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. You will provide individualized speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing therapy to residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, creating treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve communication and swallowing.