Senior Speech-Language Pathologist — Geriatric Rehab

The-Encore-At-Boca-Raton-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Cente; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join its rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct care under physician direction. The role emphasizes documentation, collaboration with disciplines, timely punctuality, and patient-centered care.

Prior geriatric or long-term care experience is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of FL
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred however not limited to.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients that require rehabilitation services and provide direct patient care to assess medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient’s capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients, document and record the patient’s condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.

Skills

Documentation writing

Clinical excellence

Patient service skills

Professionalism

Education

Speech-Language Pathology degree

Job description

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join its rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct care under physician direction. The role emphasizes documentation, collaboration with disciplines, timely punctuality, and patient-centered care.

Prior geriatric or long-term care experience is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits offered.