Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Mayo (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Florida is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents in a long-term care setting. You will establish treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

The role involves educating patients and families, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and driving evidence-based rehabilitation services for geriatric residents. Employment is on-site with a focus on quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Speech Therapy college or university.
• Licensed and registered to practice in the state of NY.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Provide direct patient care to evaluate medical condition and rehabilitation potential.
• Develop and manage treatment plans with goals per physician direction.
• Document patient status and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Perform evaluations, progress notes, recertifications and discharge documentation.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Adhere to confidentiality and resident rights.

Skills

Speech therapy

Geriatric care

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Education

Accredited Speech-Language Pathology program

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services
• Providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients
• Document and record the patients’ condition
• Educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of NY
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

For more Information regarding the HB531 Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com