Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Cadia Healthcare; Millsboro (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401k With Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

FSA & HRA

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability and Maternity

Long Term Disability Coverage

Referral Bonuses

Tickets At Work

Tuition Reimbursement

In Facility Training

Employee Assistance Program

Estate Preparation Services

Verizon Wireless Discount

Costco Membership Discount

Annual Non-Slip Shoe Replacement

Job summary

Cadia Healthcare in Millsboro, DE is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team. The role involves administering screenings and comprehensive evaluations, designing care plans to restore, adapt or maintain communication and swallowing functions, and promoting the highest quality of life for patients.

The ideal candidate holds an active State license as an SLP, current CPR certification, and has experience with diverse age groups in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in this state.
• Must have current and up to date CPR certification.
• Experience with varying age groups and healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer screenings & comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Complete all essential documentation & forms accurately & efficiently, as required by law & facility regulations, related to the screening & evaluation of a patient, including, but not limited to, physician orders, evaluation, care plan, etc.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

CPR Certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Millsboro, DE 19966Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team!

Cadia rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
• 401k Retirement With Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Referral Bonuses and More!

Employee Perks Program

• Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!
• Free and Discounted Employee Meals
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In Facility Training/Inservice Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
• Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Costco Membership Discount (DE only)
• Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (DE only)
• Purchasing Power (retail purchasing program)

Position Description

The Speech-Language Pathologist will administer screenings and comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients, develop appropriate and skilled plans of care for restoration, adaptation, compensation or maintenance of impairments and disabilities, and promote the highest level of functional mobility, abilities & quality of life.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer screenings & comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Complete all essential documentation & forms accurately & efficiently, as required by law & facility regulations, related to the screening & evaluation of a patient, including, but not limited to, physician orders, evaluation, care plan, etc.
• Administer standardized tests/measures (Western Aphasia Battery, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability, etc.) for each evaluation, and periodically (at least monthly, and upon planned discharge) for regulatory and documentation compliance. Adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Test and measure a patient's oral motor function, swallowing function, speech production, language comprehension & expression, cognitive-language skills, secondary language skills, voice & fluency, and record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Use evidence-based treatment techniques, exercises, and activities to improve functional speech, language, cognition, swallowing, voice & fluency.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in this state.
• Must have current and up to date CPR certification.
• Experience with varying age groups and healthcare settings preferred.