Speech-Language Pathologist — Rewarding Care & Benefits

Recover-Care Healthcare; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K (Matching up to 2%)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Recover-Care Healthcare is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech or language disorders within a skilled nursing facility. You will formulate individualized treatment programs and provide direct patient care under a physician’s direction.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology and a current state license. Proficiency with state and federal standards is required, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing issues.
• Under a physician’s direction, provide direct patient/resident treatment based on established plan of care.
• Screens and evaluates residents 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.

Skills

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Communicate with patients/families

Travel as needed

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

State license required

Proficiency with state/federal standards

Job description

Recover-Care Healthcare is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech or language disorders within a skilled nursing facility. You will formulate individualized treatment programs and provide direct patient care under a physician’s direction.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology and a current state license. Proficiency with state and federal standards is required, with strong communication and