Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

1 Legacy, Inc; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility in Las Vegas, NV, is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive assessments and treatment to enhance patients' abilities. The candidate will plan and administer therapy services, supervise staff, and manage patient documentation. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited program is required, along with experience in a skilled nursing environment. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Nevada.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment programs to maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
• Utilize appropriate evaluation tools and complete accurate evaluations.
• Supervise Clinical Fellow and other SLPs in direct patient care.

Skills

Knowledge in Speech-Language Pathology evaluation and treatment

Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides

Knowledge of medical terminology

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

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

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

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 aLicensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Nevada
• 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

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