Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Park Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Park Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville, FL seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and treat patients in a long-term care setting. You will develop and implement rehabilitation programs, document progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes a patient-centered approach, education for patients and families, and adherence to confidentiality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for state of NY.
• Experience in long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Provide direct patient care to assess medical condition and functional status.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with physician direction.
• Set realistic goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document and record patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Complete evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertifications and discharges.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Perform duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Speech therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

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

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