Speech Language Therapist,

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive salary

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. The position focuses on assessing patients, creating individualized treatment plans, and delivering direct care to improve functional outcomes.

Candidates should hold a valid Florida license and have experience in long-term or geriatric care, with strong documentation skills and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care in a five-star rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Must have degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active license and state registration to practice in FL.
• Experience in long-term care/geriatric settings preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to set goals, monitor progress, and educate patients/families.
• Respect patient confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services and provide direct care.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment plans with clear goals.
• Document patient condition, progress, discharge plans and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to ensure patient-centered care.
• Maintain professional standards and report to the Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Professionalism

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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