Speech Language Therapist,

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Hillsboro Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess and treat patients requiring rehabilitation services. The role involves direct patient care, goal-driven therapy programs, and collaboration with the care team to support recovery.

Applicants should have a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and a FL license, with preferred experience in long-term or geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Speech Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid FL professional license and registration.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care is preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Respect confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with goals aligned to patient capacity.
• Document patient condition, progress and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods and expectations.
• Coordinate with physicians and care teams for best outcomes.

Skills

Licensed SLP

Florida license

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-focused care

Clinical excellence

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is looking for a talented and hard-working Speech and Language Therapist to join their ever-growing team. Today, under new ownership, we are creating an inimitable, revitalizing Rehabilitation Environment to provide the short term patient with a luxurious, five-star experience that meets and exceeds all expectations.

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Responsibilities Include:

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Speech Language Pathologist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Speech Language Pathologist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patients condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of FL
• Experience with long‑term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred however not limited to.

Competitive salary and benefits package offered!

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background Screening Rrequirment:

This position is subjet to Florida background screening requirments.

For information please visit : https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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