Speech Therapist

Pioneer-Care-and-Rehabilitatio; Dillon (MT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Pioneer Care and Rehab in Dillon, MT is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide evaluations and treatment in a skilled nursing setting. The role involves direct patient care, collaboration with therapists, and documentation of progress and discharge summaries.

The position is part-time or PRN with pay ranging from $45.00 to $60.00 per hour. Requires Master's in communication disorders, Montana SLP licensure, and CCC from ASHA.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in communication disorders from an approved institution.
• Montana SLP licensure and CCC from ASHA are required.
• Part-time or PRN position with hourly pay between 45 and 60 dollars.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Carry out care plans and adjust progression.
• Perform tests and complex treatments as needed.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team on patient programs.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Provide a full range of speech therapy modalities.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Patient evaluation

Education

Master's degree in communication disorders

ASHA CCC eligibility

Job description

Pioneer Care and Rehab is an 87-bed skilled nursing facility in beautiful Dillon, MT.

We are currently seeking a caring and dynamic Speech Therapist, who is looking for an opportunity to have a direct, positive impact the lives of our patients and direct care staff on a daily basis, to join our therapy team. If you have a true passion for providing seniors with unparalleled short- and long-term care, and if you meet our qualifications, You will work in a skilled nursing environment, making a tremendous difference in the lives of your patients and helping them regain quality of life. Our facility is located in beautiful Dillon Montana, just two hours from Bozeman and two hours from Missoula.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Speech Language Pathologist reports to the manager/director and performs speech language pathology services (both evaluation and treatment) as assigned by that manager/director.

JOB DUTIES:

• Perform patient evaluations and develop treatment plan, including short-term and long-term goals, consistent with physician orders and appropriate for the patient’s overall medical condition.

• Carry out patient care plans or portions thereof, determining appropriate progression of patients within the realm of the established care plan.

• Perform tests and complex treatments individually or with assistance as needed.

• Collaborate with occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians and other members of the healthcare team relative to individual patient treatment programs and progress.

• Document patient evaluations, treatment progress notes, and discharge summaries for the patient’s medical records in a timely manner as defined by the department policy manual.

• Providing a full range of speech therapy modalities consistent with previous education, experience and clinical needs.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

Education:Master's degree in communication disorders from an institution which affords eligibility noted below.

Licensure:Montana SLP licensure and Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Job Type: Part-time or PRN

Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour