Speech Language Pathology SLP

Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

PTO & holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Health/dent & vision

Life & disability insurance

Career growth

Job summary

Riverside Health and Rehab is seeking a Speech Therapist to plan, organize, develop, and direct Speech Language Pathology services in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, under direction of the Administrator to ensure high-quality resident care.

The role involves providing quality speech therapy, evaluating data for plans, developing goals, instructing patients and staff, and ensuring CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency required.
• Must have 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 collect data for treatment planning and implementation.
• Develop treatment plans with target lists and short/long-term goals.
• Instruct patient, family, and staff in speech-language procedures for carryover.
• Complete CMS-mandated documentation in NetHealth EMR.
• Oversee FEES/MBS protocols and coordinate site programs.
• Participate in screening protocols to identify resident needs.

Skills

SLP licensure

Clinical competency

Continuing education

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Riverside Health and Rehab is hiring for a Speech Therapist 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Job 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

Join a Team That Cares — About You and Those We Serve

Become part of a compassionate, high-performing team that celebrates your dedication and invests in your growth. We proudly support, recognize, and reward our caring professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for those entrusted to our care.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Annual Performance Reviews
• Employee Appreciation Programs & Rewards
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• PTO & Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Career Growth & Development
• Low Staff-to-Patient Ratios
• Employee Referral Program
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Life & Disability Insurance

…and so much more!

Riverside Health and Rehabis committed to providing the best for our employees, benefits may vary based on the status of the employee. Pay is based on the years of experience. Please see facility for more details.

We’re an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.