Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

SNF Rehab & Healthcare; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time

$2,000 Sign on Bonus

Same Day Pay

Refer a Friend Bonus

Weekly Employee Appreciation Event

Job summary

King Manor is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to organize and conduct speech/language rehabilitation for our residents. You will lead therapy programs, assess, document progress, and collaborate with the rehab team to restore communication and swallowing function.

We offer a rate of $48/hour with a per diem $60/hour, full-time/part-time/per diem schedules, plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO, and a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA‑accredited program.
• Licensed to practice in the state where required.
• Eligible for ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents and develops treatment goals and methods; documents services.
• Coordinates adaptive communication devices and trains residents in their use.
• Selects activities suited to each resident’s abilities and interests.
• Collaborates with rehab team to determine the best therapy regimen.
• Instructs residents in skills for participation and monitors progress and attitudes.
• Adapts therapy program to individual needs.
• Attends care and staff meetings and contributes to care planning.
• Provides training to staff in speech therapy techniques and objectives.
• Supervises supportive personnel per state and professional standards.
• Maintains equipment and reports repairs as needed.
• Ensures residents and families receive high-quality, compassionate service.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Clinical Documentation

Interpersonal Communication

Assessment & Evaluation

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Licensed to practice in state

ASHA CCC Eligible

Job description

Speech Therapist/ Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

RATE: $48 PER HOUR

Per Diem Rate: $60 Per Hour

Schedule Options:

Full time, Part Time, and Per Diem Flexible

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time
• $2,000 Sign on Bonus
• Same Day Pay!!
• Refer a Friend Bonus!
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event "Thankful Thursday"!

About us:

King Manor is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Speech/Language Pathologist organizes and conducts speech/language programs for the facility to facilitate rehabilitation. He/she directs resident participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. Also, the Pathologist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for communication and swallowing, to diminish or correct pathology. He/she directs activities to promote and maintain health.

RESPONSIBLITIES/ACCOUNTABLITIES:

1 Evaluates residents, develops appropriate treatment goals and methods, implements the speech therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services; this includes application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, communication, speech oral motor skills, dysphagia, perceptual abilities, orientation, psychosocial, and functioning;

2 Coordinates the acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instructs residents in their use;

3 Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest;

4 Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;

5 Instructs resident in the skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates resident progress, attitudes, and behavior, as related to rehabilitative potential;

6 Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident;

7 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other related meetings;

8 Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in speech therapy techniques and objectives;

9 Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards;

10 Maintains, cleans, identifies, and reports need for repair of equipment, as necessary;

11 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1 Graduate of accredited Master’s Level Speech Language curriculum certified by the American Speech/Language/ Hearing Association.

2 Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state.

3 Eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association.

JOB SKILLS:

1 Good organizational and time management skills.

2 Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.

2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.