Speech Language Pathologist (FT)

AristaCare Health Services; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services in Linden, NJ is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a skilled nursing facility. This full-time role focuses on evaluating, planning, and directing SLP services while ensuring compliance with CMS, state, and local standards.

You will document and bill appropriately within NetHealth EMR and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver resident-centered care. Requirements include a B.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active Speech Language Pathologist license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech Language Pathologist services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice and department procedures.
• Adhere to documentation and billing procedures for SLP services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data for treatment planning and implementation; develop short and long-term goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Job Position:

Speech Language Pathologist for a Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type

Full Time

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 system

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.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision

Location: 400 W Stimpson Ave, Linden, NJ 07036, USA

More about us at: www.aristacare.com

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