Speech Therapist

Bear Mountain Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Sick Time

Vacation Time

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Care Village at West Roxbury seeks a Speech Therapist to join our in-house rehab team, offering part-time, full-time, or PRN schedules to support residents in short-term and long-term care. You will plan, implement and document therapy services, ensuring compliance with applicable standards while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include screenings, referral initiation, communication of evaluation findings to residents and families, maintaining documentation, and

Qualifications

• Must have an active state license or license eligible and meet the educational requirements as defined in the job description for that license type.
• M.A. or M.S. in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited college. Has CCC or is in CFY, and eligible for licensure.
• Active state licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct Speech therapy services as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current regulations and guidelines that govern the skilled nursing facility.
• Maintains and completes accurate documentation, department records and reports.
• Initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Speech Therapy Department procedures.
• Conducts screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to residents, family and other team members.
• Ensures effective communication regarding ST programs.
• Maintains commitment to professional growth and competency.
• Contributes to philosophy of quality care at the facility.

Education

M.A. or M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC or CFY eligibility

Active state license eligibility

Job description

Speech Therapist

Care Village at West Roxbury

Care Village is a provider of Short-Term Rehab and Long-Term Care.Care Village Healthcare's Vision is to exceed expectations with the highest quality healthcare in a safe, clean, supportive and positive environment. To realize that Vision, our Mission is to engage every healthcare provider as a team member, using all necessary resources and technology to provide unmatched efficiency and accuracy when delivering that care. Our values originate from family. We embrace the strengths of respect, honesty, communication and emotional intelligence when caring for each patient, family member and healthcare colleague.

Position Summary

In House Rehab Team

Part Time/Full Time/PRN PT/OT/SLP etc

Location of Position

Primarily responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing Speech Therapy Services in accordance with current applicable federal and state standards, guidelines and regulations.

Benefits-Care Village Healthcare provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our employees. Current benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Sick Time
• Vacation Time
• Holiday Pay

Education, Experience and Licensure/Certifications

Must have an active state license or license eligible and meet the educational requirements as defined in the job description for that license type.

M.A. or M.S. in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited college. Has CCC or is in CFY, and eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Additional duties may be assigned.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct Speech therapy services as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current regulations and guidelines that govern the skilled nursing facility.
• Maintains and completes accurate documentation, department records and reports.
• Initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Speech Therapy Department procedures.
• Conducts screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to residents, family and other team members.
• Ensures effective communication regarding ST programs.
• Maintains commitment to professional growth and competency.
• Contributes to philosophy of quality care at the facility.