Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k Retirement With Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cadia-Healthcar is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist in Millsboro, DE. This role involves administering screenings and evaluations, developing care plans to restore and maintain functional abilities, and utilizing evidence-based techniques to enhance speech and cognitive skills.

The ideal candidate will have a current license and CPR certification, with a preferred background in various healthcare settings. Competitive salary and abundant employee benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice.
• Up-to-date CPR certification.
• Preferred experience with healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Administer screenings and evaluations of patients.
• Complete documentation required by law and facility regulations.
• Test and measure a patient's oral motor and cognitive functions.
• Use evidence-based techniques to improve functional abilities.

Skills

CPR certification

Experience with varying age groups

Understanding of evidence-based treatment techniques

Education

Active license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Delaware

Job description

Position

Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Location: Millsboro, DE 19966

Position Description

The Speech-Language Pathologist will administer screenings and comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients, develop appropriate & 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.

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)