Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Charleston Healthcare Center; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

End of Year PTO Buy Back

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

CommuniCare Rehab, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, has a Full Time opportunity for a Speech Language Pathologist at Charleston Healthcare Center in Charleston, WV. You will join our in-house therapy team and work to improve residents’ communication, swallowing, and cognitive skills.

Responsibilities include assessing charts, developing treatment plans, instructing families and caregivers, and collaborating with the rehab team.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Valid state SLP license or license pending.
• Experience with evaluating, planning, and implementing speech therapy programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, review, and screen residents’ medical charts and develop a treatment plan.
• Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive skills.
• Instruct residents, families, and caregivers on practice techniques and safe swallowing; provide diet modifications when needed.
• Attend or lead interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings and recommendations; participate in family education.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Bachelor's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Address:3819 Chesterfield Ave Charleston, WV 25304Speech Language Pathologist- Full TimeCommuniCare Rehab, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a Full Time opening for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Charleston Healthcare Center, where our therapists are In-House Team Members. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact with our residents through therapy. CommuniCare is a rapidly growing company, with over 100 centers across IN, OH, VA, WVBenefits:Competitive Wages, No Wage FreezeGenerous PTO, End of Year PTO Buy BackWork Schedule Flexibility, Work-Life BalancePromote-from-within culture; In-house stability and continuity of carePaid CEU Online LibraryQualifications:Must have a Bachelors and/or a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an Accredited Program.Hold a valid or pending State Speech Language Pathology LicenseResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Evaluate, Review, and Screen patient’s/resident’s medical charts, evaluations under physician order and develop a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs.Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to improve communication, swallowing, and/or cognitive problems, as well as administer, score, and interpret specialized speech tests.Instruct residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills, diet recommendations, and modifications for safe swallowing techniques.Attend/Lead interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of the rehab team, as well as participating in family meetings/education.Opportunity to treat at multiple locations, allowing you to serve the diverse needs of residents.