Speech and Language Therapist, Full Time and PRN

CareRite Centers, LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation center in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) committed to delivering high-quality patient care. In this role, you'll assess patients and create tailored treatment programs that align with their goals and capabilities. The ideal candidate has a degree from an accredited program and a valid license for Florida. Experience in long-term or geriatric care is a plus. Join us in providing exceptional service and support within a revitalizing environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Speech Therapist program.
• Hold a valid state license for Florida.
• Experience in long-term and geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation/writing skills.
• Ability to conduct evaluations and progress notes.
• Collaborates with disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Professionalism, punctuality, and confidentiality.
• HIPAA and Residents Rights compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients referred for rehabilitation services.
• Establish and administer treatment programs per patient's needs.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Maintain evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentation.

Skills

Documentation writing

Exceptional patient service

Collaboration with disciplines

Professionalism

Education

Graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college

Valid professional license for FL

Job description

Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP)

The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale is looking for a talented and hard-working SLP to join their ever-growing team. Today, under new ownership, we are creating an inimitable, revitalizing Rehabilitation Environment to provide the short term patient with a five-star experience that meets and exceeds all expectations.

Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. The Speech Language Pathologist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Speech Language Pathologist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.

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.

Salary - Based on Experience/ Education

An Equal Opportunity Employer