Speech Language Pathologist

Sweetwater Care; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Benefits Package

Fun, Family-Like Team, and Atmosphere!

Work in a Beautifully Remodeled Office

Professional Growth & Stability

Innovative Training Programs

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive therapy to residents, including evaluations, plans of care, treatments, and discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC or CFY, MA license, and ASHA certification, with at least one year in a long-term care setting. This full-time role offers excellent benefits, professional growth, and stability.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• CCC credential and MA license in Massachusetts required.
• ASHA certification or CFY participation required.

Responsibilities

• Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs.
• Completes Speech-Language Pathology evaluations per physician order.
• Establishes Speech-Language Pathology plan of care for treatments per physician order.
• Documents resident progress toward goals and completes required reports.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Documentation

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

MA license in MA

ASHA certification

Clinical Fellow Year (CFY)

Job description

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

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Full-time +1

We are a seeking a compassionate and dedicated.In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing therapy to our residents, helping them improve their communication...

We offer the Following:

• Great Benefits Package
• Fun, Family-Like Team, and Atmosphere!
• Work in a Beautifully Remodeled Office
• Professional Growth & Stability
• Innovative Training Programs
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Educational Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Speech-language Pathology with a Master’s Degree or higher. Valid ASHA certification in Speech-Language Pathology or participating in Clinical Fellow Year Program

Experience Required

Minimum of 1-year experience in a long-term care facility.

Professional Licensure and Certification Required

Must possess CCC qualification and a current unencumbered MA license as a Speech-Language Pathologist or Clinical Fellow with appropriate supervision from a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. Valid ASHA certification in Speech-Language Pathology or participating in Clinical Fellow Year Program.

Essential Job Functions

• Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs
  • Completes Speech-Language Pathology evaluations upon physician order
  • Establishes Speech-Language Pathology plan of care for treatments per physician order
  • Provides Speech-Language Pathology plan of treatments and modalities
  • Modifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on the resident’s response to specific treatment plan
  • Documents resident progress toward Speech-Language Pathology goals:
    • Discharges residents from Speech-Language Pathology services when appropriate
    • Completes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy.
    • Demonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case management
    • Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy
    • Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements
    • Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures
    • Completes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policy
    • Participates in the discharge planning process with the interdisciplinary team
    • Submits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time frames
    • Possess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF setting
    • Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information
    • Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately
    • Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.