Speech Language Pathologist

AristaCare at Manchester; Whiting (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide assessment and therapy services to residents. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, conducting evaluations, and ensuring compliance with documentation standards. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and an active state license. This role offers competitive pay rates and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Must have an active Speech Language Pathologist license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech Language Pathologist services to residents.
• Conduct screenings of residents and evaluate treatment needs.
• Develop treatment plans with goals and methods.

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Patient evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

Job Position: Speech Language Pathologist for an-house Skilled Nursing Facility

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech Language Pathologist services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Rehab 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 Speech Language Pathologist license in state(s) of practice
• 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
• Competitive pay rates