Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Topaz Fiscal Services; 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

Topaz Fiscal Services in Jacksonville, FL seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and treat patients in long-term care settings. You will evaluate rehabilitation needs, design treatment plans under physician direction, and document progress while educating families.

Ideal candidates hold an accredited SLP degree, a current license, and experience with geriatric care. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program or university.
• Must hold a valid professional license and registration in the state.
• Experience in long-term care and geriatric settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients for rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care to assess medical condition, functional abilities, limitations and rehab potential.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals per patient capacity under physician direction.
• Set realistic goals for patients.
• Document and record the patient’s condition.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Perform evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Speech-Language Pathology degree

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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