Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Eastern Healthcare Group; Rural Retreat (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

Eastern Health Group seeks a PRN Speech Language Pathologist to assess patients in a rehabilitation setting and provide direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team. You will establish treatment plans, educate families, and document progress while adhering to confidentiality and residents' rights.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited program, valid licensure, and preferred experience in long-term or geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services.
• Providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients.
• Document and record the patients' condition.
• Educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Education

Graduated from accredited college or university

Job description

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best "you" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

We are currently seeking a PRN Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).

While Working Here, You Will Enjoy

• Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive Pay and Benefits

Duties And Responsibilities Of The Speech Language Pathologist

• Assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services
• Providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients
• Document and record the patients' condition
• Educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Qualifications/Requirements Of The Speech Language Pathologist

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university
• Must have a valid professional license and registration
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not required