Speech-Language Pathologist: Geriatric Rehab Leader

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our care team. This role involves assessing referred patients and delivering direct therapy with goals aligned to each patient’s capacity and tolerance, under physician direction.

You will establish and monitor treatment plans, document patient progress, and educate patients and families. The position emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, confidentiality, and professional

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Valid FL professional license and registration.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Experience with documentation writing.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence.
• Report to work on time and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPAA and Federal Residents Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services with direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic and achievable goals and educate patients and families.
• Document and record patient condition and progress.
• Coordinate evaluations, progress notes, recertification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality and confidentiality in all interactions.

Skills

Documentation writing

Collaboration

Patient service

Punctuality

Professionalism

HIPAA compliance

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our care team. This role involves assessing referred patients and delivering direct therapy with goals aligned to each patient’s capacity and tolerance, under physician direction.

You will establish and monitor treatment plans, document patient progress, and educate patients and families. The position emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, confidentiality, and professional