Speech Language Pathologist (FT)

AristaCare at Parkside; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

AristaCare at Parkside in Linden, NJ is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join a skilled nursing facility team. The role focuses on planning, delivering and coordinating speech-language pathology services to residents in accordance with current standards, CMS and company procedures.

You will conduct screenings, develop treatment plans, communicate findings to residents and families, and ensure compliant documentation in the NetHealth EMR system.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

SLP services

Documentation

CMS compliance

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication with families

Screening

Treatment planning

Data collection

Education

Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology

Active SLP license (NJ)

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist

Job Position:Speech Language Pathologist for aSkilled Nursing Facility

Job Type:Full Time

Job Purpose:To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directingSpeech Language Pathologistservices 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 Pathologistservices 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 Pathologistservices.

• 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 Pathologyfrom 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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