Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Mountain-Laurel-Nursing-and-Rehab; Rural Retreat (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement

Positive Work Environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Eastern Health Group in the United States seeks a PRN Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to assess and treat patients requiring rehabilitation services in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities.

You will establish and administer a treatment program with goals tailored to each patient, document progress, and educate patients and families in therapy methods. Collaboration with the care team is essential to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Speech Therapy program.
• Valid professional license and registration.
• Experience in long-term care and geriatric settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care to determine condition and rehab potential.
• Establish and administer treatment plans with goals according to patient capacity.
• Set realistic, achievable goals and document patient progress.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, recertifications and discharges.
• Collaborate with disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Perform duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

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