Speech and Language Therapist, SLP, Full Time

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist to assess patients requiring rehabilitation services, establish treatment programs tailored to individual patient needs, and demonstrate exceptional patient service skills. Candidates should hold an accredited degree and a valid Florida license. Experience in long-term or geriatric care is preferred, along with strong documentation skills. This is an opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPAA and Federal Residents Rights.
• Strong documentation writing and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Excellent patient service and clinical excellence.
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPAA, and Residents' Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Establish and administer treatment programs according to patient goals.
• Document and record patient conditions and progress.
• Educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and Residents' Rights.

Skills

Exceptional patient service skills

Documentation writing

Clinical excellence

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

English communication

Education

Graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university

Valid professional license and registration for state of FL

Job description

Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale is looking for a talented SLP Therapist to join our team.

Responsibilities Include:

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. Also, 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 / Requirements:

• 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