Speech Language Pathologist PRN

AristaCare at Meadow Springs; Plymouth Meeting (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility in Plymouth Meeting seeks a qualified Speech Language Pathologist. The role involves providing patient-centered services, conducting evaluations, and developing individual treatment plans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology and have an active license in the state. Ongoing education is essential to maintain certification. Join us to deliver high-quality care within our team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Must have an active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain current licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech Language Pathologist services to residents according to established standards.
• Conduct screening of residents to determine need for intervention.
• Develop treatment plans with established goals.

Skills

Evaluation and assessment

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology

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 Pathologist services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by DOR, Administrator, or Regional support team to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.

Job Functions

• Provide Speech Language Pathologistservices to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.
• Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of Speech Language Pathologistservices.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow‑up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the need for intervention/ treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long‑term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in Net Health EMR systems

Education & Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathologyfrom an accredited program
• Must have an active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification -
• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.