Speech Language Pathologist

Fusion Healthcare Ltd; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our resident-centered care team in Massachusetts. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, and work with the multidisciplinary team to support rehabilitation goals.

Qualified applicants will have an accredited SLP degree and valid state license. Experience in long-term or geriatric care is preferred. We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Must hold a valid state license and registration.
• Experience in long-term care and geriatric settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care and evaluate medical conditions and functional abilities.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with goals set by physicians.
• Document patient progress and discharge summaries.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods and outcomes.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Perform duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Geriatric care

Collaboration

Assessment planning

Education

Accredited SLP degree

State license (MA)

Job description

Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

We are currently seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive Pay and Benefits

Duties and Responsibilities of Speech Language Pathologist (SLP):

• Assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services
• Providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients
• Document and record the patients’ condition
• Educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Qualifications/Requirements of Speech Language Pathologist (SLP):

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.