Speech Language Pathologist, Full-Time

Thespringsar; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house Rehab (non-contracted)!

New Grads welcome to apply!

Competitive Compensation & Benefits!

Flexible Schedules!

Job summary

The Springs of Pine Bluff in Pine Bluff, AR is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join our in-house rehab team. The role focuses on evaluating and treating residents with swallowing and cognitive needs, developing individualized plans, and providing family education.

Candidates must hold an Arkansas license in Speech-Language Pathology and ASHA Certification, with SNF/long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• SNF/Long-term care experience preferred.
• Current knowledge of treatment practices.
• Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred.
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate resident conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Help residents in their goals to improve cognition or swallowing.
• Education for residents and caregivers.
• Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments and develop/treatment plans to increase independence.
• Provide AAC systems for individuals with expressive/language disorders.
• Training and education to clients, family, caregivers, and other professionals.
• Coordinate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician.
• Demonstrate competent skills according to current Speech Therapy standards.
• Communicate changes in resident's condition.
• Provide accurate billing records and clinical documentation.
• Respond to family requests and concerns timely.
• Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff.
• Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur.
• Observe confidentiality and safeguards for patient information.
• Comply with legal and professional requirements.

Skills

SNF/Long-term care

Treatment best practices

Manage diverse patients

Education

Arkansas license in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification

Tools

Net Health EDS

Job description

The Springs of Pine Bluff has an amazing opportunity for a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist in Pine Bluff, AR!

We are looking for a SLP to join our in-house team of outstanding professionals that service our residents through person-centered care to achieve positive outcomes!

At The Springs of Pine Bluff, our clinical teams service with compassion and commitment to quality care. Our staff is dedicated to providing customized care options for our residents and collaborate to create these programs and best practices with the intention of exceeding industry standards. Don't wait to start making a difference -- apply today!

SLP Responsibilities:

• Evaluate Resident conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition or Swallowing.
• Education for Residents and Caregivers.
• Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client's independence and functioning.
• Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders.
• Provide training and education to clients, family, caregivers, and other professionals as a subject matter expert.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician.
• Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice.
• Communicate changes in resident's condition.
• Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation.
• Respond to family requests and concerns timely.
• Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff.
• Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur.
• Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.

SLP Skills:

• SNF/Long-term care experience preferred.
• Current knowledge of treatment practices.
• Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred.
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.

SLP Requirements:

• Active/Valid Arkansas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current ASHA Certification.
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.

Career Advantages:

• In-house Rehab (non-contracted)!
• New Grads welcome to apply!
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits!
• Flexible Schedules!