Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) In House SNF

Evolve Therapy Services; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. This position offers options for full-time, part-time, or PRN engagement and focuses on delivering high-quality, CMS-aligned therapy services on-site.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology, CCC, and an active SLP license, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and collaborative practice to support residents’ communication and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency.
• Active SLP license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality speech therapy services and initiate referrals per standards.
• Evaluate and obtain data for treatment planning and implementation.
• Develop a treatment plan with target list, short-term and long-term goals.
• Instruct patient, family and staff to ensure carryover of therapy goals.
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.
• Oversee FEES/MBS protocols and coordinate site programs.
• Participate in resident screening protocols to meet needs promptly and with clinical excellence.

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competency

Active SLP license in state(s) of practice

Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in Waterbury, CT!

Job Position: Speech Language Pathologist for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, or PRN

Job Purpose

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

Job Functions

• To provide quality speech therapy services and initiate referrals when appropriate, in accordance with established standards of practice, therapy department procedures and productivity standards.
• To evaluate and obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation
• To develop a treatment plan that includes a target list, short-term, and long-term goals
• Instructs patient, family, and staff in appropriate speech-language procedures to allow carry over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems
• Oversight and implementation of proper protocols for FEES/MBS with coordination of site programs
• Participants in screening protocols for establishing needs of residents are being met timely and with clinical excellence

Education & Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competency
• MUST have active SLP license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Growth opportunities from within

*Benefits based on Full Time status