Speech Language Pathologist

Onyx Health Consulting; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Engaging Work Atmosphere

Innovative Training Programs

Excellent Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Westgate Health & Rehab in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) to assess and treat residents referred by physicians, developing individualized therapy programs. The successful candidate will provide therapy as ordered, monitor progress, document responses, and communicate with physicians.

They will also educate residents and families on therapy procedures. A Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP or CFY eligibility, and current state licensure are

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Current state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents/patients referred by physicians and develops a treatment program with goals.
• Provides treatment as ordered and reviews progress with the physician.
• Contacts the physician for reports and care; observes, records, and reports reactions to therapy.
• Instructs and supervises residents/patients and family/caregivers regarding therapy procedures.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Diagnostics & treatment

Evaluation skills

Patient communication

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP eligibility or CFY

Current state licensure

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)

Westgate Health & Rehab is looking to hire a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)! Our mission is to personalize the wellness journey by providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation experiences that are designed around the needs of each individual. We are dedicated to promoting a better quality of life and transforming ordinary expectations into extraordinary outcomes.

Job Duties:

• The SLP evaluates all residents/patients who have been referred by their physicians with a written order. Develops a treatment program including functional long- and short-term goals for all the residents/patients placed on a Speech therapy program.
• Provides treatment as ordered by the attending physician. Interprets, plan, establishes, and exercises proper treatment program in accordance with the physician's referral, periodically, reviewing the resident's/patient's program and response and making recommendations to the physician relative to the need of continuing or discontinuing the Speech therapy treatment.
• Contacts the physician for resident's/patient's reports and care as needed. Observes, records, and reports to the physician the resident's/patient's reactions to the therapy programs or any changes in the resident's/patient's condition.
• The SLP instructs, teaches and supervises residents/patients, and family/caregivers, regarding Speech therapy procedures as related to the resident's/patient's therapy programs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Diagnoses and treats speech and language problems.
• Evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and non-organic etiology.
• Passionate about making a difference, connecting with people.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year
• Current state licensure Current

Why You'll Love It Here:

• A purposeful role where you are the are liaison between residents and their families.
• A professional setting with a twist: where collaboration meets compassion and a bit of fun.

Requirements

Employment is contingent uponsuccessful completionof a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening in accordancewith state regulations. https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Why Join Us

• Competitive Compensation.
• Great Benefits Package.
• Engaging Work Atmosphere.
• Innovative Training Programs.
• Excellent Growth Opportunities.
• And So Much More!

Westgate Health & Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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