Speech Language Pathologist

Fifth Star Care Management; West Point (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Recognition events

Friendly leadership

Job summary

Fifth Star Care Management in Virginia is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for PRN assignments to evaluate and treat residents with speech, swallowing, cognitive, and communication disorders, following state and federal guidelines.

Candidates should have an MS in Speech-Language Pathology, a current state license, and clinical competency certification; one year of experience is preferred, with familiarity in dysphagia care in skilled nursing.

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Current license in Speech Therapy as required by state law.
• Certification in clinical competency required.
• One-year clinical experience preferred.
• Experience with cognitive and dysphagia rehabilitation within a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Knowledge in short-term and long-term SLP care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats residents and patients under physician direction.
• Plans, conducts, and documents rehabilitative therapy to improve communication and swallowing.
• Administers, scores, and interprets hearing and speech tests when indicated.
• Educates residents, families, and caregivers on therapy goals and practices.
• Maintains timely documentation including progress notes, screen reports, and discharge summaries.
• Ensures compliance with protocols and regulations.

Education

Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current license in Speech Therapy

Certification in clinical competency

Job description

Now Hiring Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)- PRN

• Competitive pay rates!
• Weekly employee appreciation events; we love to celebrate our team!
• FUN and friendly work atmosphere - GREAT leadership team!

Job Summary:

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) evaluate and treat residents and patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP):

• Under a physician's direction, provides quality Speech-Language Pathologist services, including evaluating patients, screening, initiating referrals, obtaining data, and following through with the established plan of care.
• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems.
• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
• Completes timely documentation including progress notes, screen reports, daily notes, and discharge summaries.
• Instructs patients as well as family members and staff in goals, progress, and appropriate therapeutic techniques.
• Ensures compliance with protocols and regulations.

Qualifications for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP):

• Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current license in Speech Therapy as required by state law.
• Certification in clinical competency.
• One-year clinical experience preferred.
• Experience with cognitive and dysphagia rehabilitation within a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Knowledge in short-term and long-term SLP care.