Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

AristaCare Health Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to plan, organize, develop, and direct SLP services for residents in a Linden, New Jersey facility.

The role requires a BS in Speech Language Pathology, an active SLP license in the state, and commitment to ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure and certification. Responsibilities include screening, evaluation, treatment planning, and compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active Speech Language Pathologist license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech Language Pathologist services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice and company procedures.
• Adhere to documentation and billing procedures for SLP services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screenings of residents to determine need for intervention or treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data for treatment planning and implementation.
• Develop treatment plans with short and long-term goals.
• Communicate evaluation findings and treatment plans to residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary CMS documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Active Speech Language Pathologist license in state(s) of practice

Job description

This is an official AristaCare Talent Acquisition job posting. Candidates who apply through this posting will work directly with our in-house Talent Acquisition Team throughout the recruitment process — not through a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Purpose:

To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Speech Language Pathologist services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by DOR, Administrator, or regional support team to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.

Job Functions:

• Provide Speech Language Pathologist services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.
• Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of Speech Language Pathologist services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the need for intervention/ treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR system

Education & Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Must have an active Speech Language Pathologist license in state(s) of practice
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification -
• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision

Location:

400 W Stimpson Ave, Linden, NJ 07036, USA
More about us at: www.aristacare.com
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