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

Evolve Therapy Services; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services in Torrington, CT is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility on a PRN basis. You will assess residents, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with staff to support resident communication and swallowing needs.

Requirements include a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology, CCC, and an active SLP license in the state. Ongoing CEUs and documentation in NetHealth EMR are expected.

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 and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality speech therapy services and initiate referrals as appropriate.
• Evaluate and obtain data for treatment planning and implementation.
• Develop treatment plans with short- and long-term goals.
• Instruct patient, family, and staff to ensure carryover of therapeutic progress.
• Complete medically necessary documentation in NetHealth EMR per CMS expectations.
• Oversee FEES/MBS protocols and coordinate site programs.
• Screen residents to determine needs and ensure timely, high-quality care.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competency

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

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

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