Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) In House SNF

Evolve-Therapy-Services; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

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 Full Time, Part Time, or PRN schedules to fit your availability.

You will plan, direct and provide speech pathology services, advance treatment plans, and collaborate with residents, families, and staff. A Master’s in SLP, CCC, and an active state license are required, along with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide quality speech therapy services and initiate referrals when appropriate.
• Evaluate and obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• 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.
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems.
• Oversight and implementation of proper protocols for FEES/MBS with coordination of site programs.
• Participate in screening protocols for establishing needs of residents in a timely and clinical manner.

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competency

Active SLP license in state(s) of practice

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partnerlocated 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