Speech Language Therapist,

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Pompano Beach Highlands (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess patients, develop and implement therapy plans, and document progress as directed by physicians, with emphasis on geriatric care in a short-term rehabilitation setting.

Applicants must have an accredited SLP degree and an active Florida license. Experience in long-term care and strong documentation skills are preferred; the role emphasizes

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Valid FL license and registration required.
• Experience with long-term care/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and case management skills.
• Collaborates with disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Establish and administer therapy with goals per patient capacity.
• Document patient status, progress notes, and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods and goals.

Skills

Licensed in FL

Documentation skills

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Education

Accredited Speech-Language Pathology degree

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