Senior Speech-Language Pathologist - Geriatric Rehab

Barnegat Nursing & Rehabilitation; Barnegat Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnegat Nursing and Rehab Center is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to oversee patient/resident rehabilitation as part of the interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes evaluating needs and developing efficient treatment plans to meet quality outcomes.

Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology with active licensure in the state and have at least one year of relevant experience. Travel to other facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a bachelor's in physical therapy or occupational therapy, or a master's in speech-language pathology.
• Actively licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the designated state.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides and directs patient/resident rehabilitation care within accepted methods, meeting standards.
• Evaluates patient/resident needs and creates effective treatment plans.
• Coordinates supervision of treatment plans with staff and other disciplines.
• Screens patients according to schedules and practices.
• Provides feedback to Team Leader on clinical and rehab issues.
• Participates in facility processes and services.
• Manages treatment and non-treatment activities effectively.
• Documents clinically to meet regulatory requirements.
• Maintains billing records to comply with requirements.
• Assists with marketing efforts as directed.
• Participates in in-service training programs as requested.
• May travel to other facilities to provide services.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Care coordination

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Barnegat Nursing and Rehab Center is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to oversee patient/resident rehabilitation as part of the interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes evaluating needs and developing efficient treatment plans to meet quality outcomes.

Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology with active licensure in the state and have at least one year of relevant experience. Travel to other facilities may be required.