Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem

Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center seeks an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, or swallowing disorders. The SLP will develop individualized treatment plans and work under physician direction to deliver direct care.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology and a state license. You will perform assessments, design care plans, administer tests, and educate residents and

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active State license as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Proficiency with applicable state, federal, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing issues.
• Under a physician’s direction, provide direct patient/resident treatment per established plan of care.
• Screen and evaluate residents and develop appropriate care plans.
• Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative programs to restore communication and/or swallowing or cognitive function.
• Administer, score, and interpret specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Instruct residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and practice new skills.
• Complete forms and documents per company policy and state/federal regulations; maintain records.
• Devise special tools and treatments for patients’ specific needs.

Skills

SNF patient care

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Organization & detail orientation

Customer service orientation

Professional communication

Travel as needed

Education

Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology

Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure as SLP

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist

Job Summary:

The Speech Pathologist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech or language disorders, formulate individualized treatment programs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing issues.
• Under a physician’s direction, provides direct patient / resident treatment based on established plan of care.
• Screens and evaluates Resident and develops appropriate care plan
• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and / or swallowing or cognitive problems.
• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population
• Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members
• Ability to travel as needed to perform job

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Masters, or Doctorate in Speech language Pathology.
• State license as a speech pathologist required.
• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer