Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) In House SNF (Consistent PRN)

Evolve-Therapy-Services; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services in Ithaca, NY is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to join our in-house Skilled Nursing Facility team on a PRN basis. You will evaluate residents, develop treatment plans, and coordinate with staff to ensure high-quality care in daily activities, while delivering evidence-based therapy.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology, CCC, and an active SLP license, with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• CCC and active state license required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality speech therapy services and initiate referrals as appropriate.
• Evaluate and collect data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Develop treatment plans with short- and long-term goals.
• Instruct patients, families, and staff to carry over therapy goals in daily activities
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR systems
• Oversee FEES/MBS protocols and coordinate site programs
• Participate in screening protocols to identify resident needs

Skills

Documentation

Clinical coordination

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competency

Active SLP license

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partnerlocated in Ithaca, NY!

Job Position:

Speech Language Pathologist for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type:

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