Speech Language Pathologist

AristaCare Health Services; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services in New Jersey seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to plan, direct and deliver resident-centered speech therapy in accordance with CMS guidelines and company procedures.

You will evaluate residents, create treatment plans, document findings in NetHealth, and collaborate with families and the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes. A BS in SLP and an active NJ license are required, with ongoing CE to maintain licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active New Jersey SLP license required.
• Commitment to ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech Language Pathologist services to residents per standards and procedures.
• Document and bill SLP services according to company policy.
• Evaluate residents and develop short- and long-term treatment plans.
• Conduct screenings and communicate findings to families and interdisciplinary team.
• Complete compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR per CMS expectations.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Communication skills

Assessment

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Active SLP license in New Jersey

Job description

Job Purpose: To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Speech Language Pathologist services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by DOR, Administrator, or Regional support team to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.
Job Functions:

• Provide Speech Language Pathologist services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.
• Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of Speech Language Pathologist services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the need for intervention/ treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems
  

Education & Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Must have an active SLP license in New Jersey
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification -
• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
  

More about us at: www.aristacare.com