Speech Language Pathologist (Primary or Casual Per Diem)

Evolve Therapy Services; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Growth opportunities within the group

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Altoona, PA. You will provide comprehensive speech therapy services, evaluate residents, and develop individualized treatment plans to improve communication and swallowing functions.

Responsibilities include documentation in NetHealth EMR, collaborating with the care team, and ensuring CMS-compliant care. This role offers growth opportunities within a facility-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• CCC-SLP certification.
• Active state licensure to practice.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure/certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality speech therapy services and initiate referrals when appropriate.
• Evaluate and obtain data for treatment planning and implementation.
• Develop treatment plans with target lists, short- and long-term goals.
• Instruct patient, family, and staff to carry over therapeutic remediation in daily activities.
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.
• Oversee FEES/MBS protocols with site program coordination.
• Screen residents to identify needs promptly with clinical excellence.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Caregiver education

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competency

Active SLP license in state(s) of practice

Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure and certification

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

Job Position

Speech Language Pathologist for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type

PRN

Job Purpose

To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Speech Language Pathology services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be direction by Administrator, to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.

Job Functions

• To provide quality speech therapy services and initiate referrals when appropriate, in accordance with established standards of practice, therapy department procedures and productivity standards.
• To evaluate and obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation
• To develop a treatment plan that includes a target list, short-term, and long-term goals
• Instructs patient, family, and staff in appropriate speech-language procedures to allow carry over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems
• Oversight and implementation of proper protocols for FEES/MBS with coordination of site programs
• Participants in screening protocols for establishing needs of residents are being met timely and with clinical excellence

Education & Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competency
• MUST have active SLP license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Growth opportunities from within

*Benefits based on Full Time status