Speech Language Pathologist (Primary PRN) SNF

Apploi; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services in Ithaca, NY is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility to provide quality therapy and ensure CMS-compliant documentation.

The role emphasizes evaluation, treatment planning, family and staff instruction, and adherence to federal, state, and local standards, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for practice and licensure eligibility.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency required for independent practice.
• Active SLP license in the state(s) of practice is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality speech therapy services and initiate referrals when appropriate.
• Evaluate and obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Develop a treatment plan with short-term and long-term goals.
• Instruct patients, families, and staff to ensure carryover of therapeutic progress.
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR systems.
• Oversee FEES/MBS protocols and coordinate site-specific programs.
• Participate in screenings to identify resident needs and ensure timely care.

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competency

Active SLP license in state(s) of practice

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partnerlocated in Ithaca, NY!

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