Speech and Language Pathology

The Center at Blue Hills; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

In-house therapy team

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton, MA is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our in-house therapy team. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified applicants.

The role includes evaluations for swallowing/cognition, AAC implementation, and collaboration with rest of the therapy and nursing staff. We offer an Alzheimer’s and dementia-focused setting with an emphasis on compassionate care, integrity, and career growth.

Qualifications

• Evaluate residents for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Provide skilled speech-language therapy assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Residents conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits
• Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition of Swallowing
• Education for Residents and Caregivers
• Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client ’s independence and functioning
• Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders
• Provide training and education to client, family, caregivers and other professionals as a subject matter expert
• Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician
• Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice
• Communicate changes in resident ’s condition
• Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation
• Respond to family requests and concerns timely
• Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff
• Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur
• Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements

Job description

Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton, MA has an amazing opportunity for aFULLTIME and PRNSpeech-Language Pathologist (SLP)to join their In-House Therapy Team.

Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center is proud to provide care for and specialize in Alzheimer’s Care and Dementia Care. We offer a secure environment that is designed to lessen the stresses of everyday life and offer a therapeutic setting for persons with memory loss.

$3,000 Sign on Bonus!!!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate Residents conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits
• Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition of Swallowing
• Education for Residents and Caregivers
• Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client ’s independence and functioning
• Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders
• Provide training and education to client, family, caregivers and other professionals as a subject matter expert
• Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician
• Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice
• Communicate changes in resident ’s condition
• Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation
• Respond to family requests and concerns timely
• Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff
• Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur
• Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements

Career Advantages:

• In-house opportunity
• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
• Clinical expertise & training available
• Electronic documentation system
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff
• Flexible Schedule (PRN)

The rehab team is strategically designed with growth, opportunity, and career enrichment in mind! We believe our commitment to compassionate care, innovative solutions, patient focused programs and a reward-for-results culture will enrich the lives of patients and employees alike. Don ’t wait to start making a difference – the change begins today.