Speech Language Pathologist

Lake-Wales-Wellness-and-Rehabilitation-Center; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability in in-house environment

Weekly pay

Supportive Director of Rehabilitation

Job summary

Lake Wales Care Center in Lake Wales, FL seeks a Speech Language Pathologist/Speech Therapist (Per Diem) to join our in-house rehabilitation team. The SLP-CCC will create, plan, develop and implement speech therapy programs for a diverse resident population, with a focus on cognitive, speech/language and swallowing functions.

Responsibilities include screenings, evaluations, documentation, and providing education to residents and families to promote quality care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for Florida Speech Therapy license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in speech therapy.
• All experience levels considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform screenings and evaluations of residents with cognitive, speech/language and/or swallowing impairments and develop and implement speech therapy plans of care.
• Delivers skilled speech therapy services with appropriate interventions to improve, maintain or prevent decline in cognitive and speech/language functions.
• Complete comprehensive documentation for resident care including evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications, care plans, standardized tests, discharge summaries and billing.
• Provide consultation and education to residents, families, caregivers, and others to promote quality care and resident outcomes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist/ Speech Therapist - Per Diem

(SLP-CCC)

Location: Lake Wales Care Center, Lake Wales, Florida

Lake Wales Care Center is seeking an innovative and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist/Speech Therapist (Per Diem) to join our in-house rehabilitation team. The Speech Therapist creates, plans, develops, and implements speech therapy programs for a diverse population of residents. This facility is under new ownership.

Per Diem: Flexible schedules during week and weekend to accommodate resident population and to allow for a balanced work-life.

Pay: Excellent Hourly Per Diem Rate based on expereince.

Perks and Benefits

• Job stability in supportive in-house environment
• Weekly Pay
• Supportive Director of Rehabilitation

Job Duties

• Perform screenings and evaluations of residents with cognitive, speech/language and/or swallowing functioning impairments and other conditions, developing and implementing appropriate Speech Therapy plans of care while adhering to federal and state regulations and clinical standards.
• Delivers skilled speech therapy services with the appropriate medically necessary interventions to improve, maintain or prevent decline with their cognitive, speech/language and/or swallowing functions.
• Complete comprehensive documentation for resident care including evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications, care plans, standardized test, discharge summaries and billing.
• Provide consultation and education to residents, families, caregivers, and others to promote quality care and resident outcomes.

Job Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for Florida Speech Therapy license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in speech therapy
• All experience levels considered.

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