Speech Language Pathologist- Full Time- Wexford House

Ahava Therapy Services; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing innovative therapy services. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing patients' quality of life through personalized care. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and treat communication deficits, ensuring each patient receives tailored support. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a skilled nursing facility, where your expertise will help restore function and improve daily living skills. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to grow in your profession, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Daily pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Free Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

Free CEUs through Ahava University

PTO

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech and Language Therapy required.
• CFY and/or CCC-SLP certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients according to Medicare and Medicaid standards.
• Develop individualized treatment programs based on assessments.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Observation Skills

Therapeutic Procedures

Education

Master's Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist- Full Time- Wexford House

Speech Language Pathologist- Full Time- Wexford House

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Ahava Therapy Services provides Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy services. We are committed to providing innovative care to our patients through Teamwork and Interdisciplinary collaboration utilizing evidence-based therapies designed to address each patient's needs. We aim to maximize our patients' potential while improving their quality of life.

To lead the revolution in therapy services using our knowledge, art, and skill inherent in the profession while demonstrating respect and compassion for the individual patient.

We hire therapists who share our vision, working diligently to restore function while preventing further decline in patients' ability to perform daily meaningful tasks. This person must demonstrate strong observation skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work closely with others in a manner essential to delivering the highest level of care to all patients.

Ahava Therapy Services is hiring a PRN SLP for Wexford House in Kingsport, TN. On 5/1/2025, Ahava Healthcare will manage this 174-bed skilled nursing facility with short-term rehab.

Responsibilities

• Follow acceptable practice standards to evaluate and treat patients according to Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial insurance, etc.
• Conduct and document a thorough assessment of the resident to determine swallowing and communicative deficits and equipment needs.
• Develop and implement an individualized treatment program based on the initial evaluation and containing achievable functional goals.
• Comply with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines and consistently maintain timely and accurate departmental records.
• Enter a treatment and progress notes in each treatment session's resident record.
• Revise the resident's treatment program, as needed, based on the resident performance.
• Document the course of treatment in a clear, concise discharge summary utilizing a prescribed format.
• Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Inform residents of any potential risk during any process.
• Work with nursing staff, residents, and families to maximize residents' use of functional abilities.
• Instruct residents and family/another caregiver about therapeutic procedures to be continued by the resident at home following discharge.
• Assist in the referral process when a resident requires additional services following discharge. Maintain current knowledge of community resources.
• Attend and participate in or provide information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problems, or needs.
• Attend and participate in other department/facility meetings as required.
• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities to maintain clinical currency.
• Participate in and provide in-service education sessions.
• Participate in the quality improvement process by responding appropriately to results of medical record audits, resident satisfaction surveys, safety activities, and regulations.
• Act in compliance with Ahava Therapy Services' regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
• Adhere to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required to provide quality care to residents.
• Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocate therapy resources efficiently by resident goals and outcomes related to discharge destination.
• Knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third-party reimbursement guidelines.
• Support the company's mission and vision in providing compassionate care;
• Independently perform duties and recognizes situations where direct supervision is needed; willingly helping others.
• Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected for your position at your particular facility/facilities.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• CFY and/or Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Must maintain valid state Speech Language Pathology licensure
• Must maintain a BLS CPR certification
  
  
  

Benefits For Full Time Position

• Competitive pay
• Daily pay
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Ancillary Insurances
• FSA
• PTO
• Free Birthday Holiday
• Holiday Pay
• Free Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Free CEUs through Ahava University

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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