Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

1 Legacy, Inc; Bigfork (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join their team in Bigfork, MT. This role involves evaluating and treating patients to improve their communication abilities. Responsibilities include providing specialized speech therapy, supervising clinical fellows, and managing Medicare-related processes. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech Pathology and the ability to work full-time in a skilled nursing facility. Competitive compensation and a supportive environment offered.

Qualifications

• Availability to work full-time as a licensed Speech Language Pathologist in Montana.
• Ability to work with all types and levels of staff and patients.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment programs to maximize patient abilities.
• Supervise Clinical Fellow and other SLPs in patient care.
• Manage Medicare Medical Review and Denials process.

Skills

Knowledge in Speech-Language Pathology evaluation

Supervision of assistants and aides

Experience in a skilled nursing facility

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

A great Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) is looking for an experienced, hard-working Speech Language Pathologist to join their growing team in Bigfork, MT.

The Speech Language Pathologist performs comprehensive evaluation and treatment as prescribed by a physician, to improve or restore a patient’s ability to function independently. He/she will plan, organize, develop, and administer speech therapy services to ensure safe and effective treatment plans for patients.

Job Description

• Provides treatment programs to maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities within each patient’s structural or functional limitations
• Utilizing appropriate evaluation tools and completing accurate evaluations.
  
• Supervising Clinical Fellow and other SLPs in direct patient care and patient related activities.

Writing specific, objective documentation, which is outcome oriented and details the patient’s needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date. Includes specific, objective measurable goals.

Managing Medicare Medical Review and Denials process in conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation and therapy staff

Qualifications

• Availability to work full-time as a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist(SLP) in Montana
• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited Speech Therapy program.

Knowledge in Speech-Language Pathology evaluation and treatment as they relate to medically based speech, language, and swallowing disorders.

Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Ability to work with all types and levels of staff and patients.

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility
• CPR certified

Additional Information

Looking for a change in settings? Maybe you know someone who is looking for a new position. We encourage you to please apply. For more details on this position, please contact Christine Richie with

1 Legacy Healthcare Recruiters at 951-251-0997. Thank you have a great day