Speech Therapist

Webster-Manor-Rehabilitation-; Fennerville (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday & Overtime Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

401(k) with Employer Match

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Webster is seeking a Speech Therapist for a per diem role with compensation up to $60 per hour and weekly pay. You will assess residents, contribute to care planning, and provide direct treatment within a skilled nursing facility.

The position requires appropriate licensure, a degree in speech therapy, and strong communication skills. Prior long-term care experience is preferred; opportunities for career advancement and competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech Therapy (BS or MS) required.
• Current licensure by the applicable state agency.
• Two years of clinical experience in long-term care preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to function in multi-faceted systems and interact with all staff and customers.

Responsibilities

• Screens patients/residents for rehabilitation services.
• Develops and implements individualized rehabilitation plans.
• Provides direct patient/resident treatment and consultation.
• Participates in the clinical team process and quality improvement activities.
• Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, and customers.
• Demonstrates ability for continuous learning to stay current in the field.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Speech Therapy degree (BS/MS)

Job description

Speech Therapist

Location: Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Webster
Shift: Per diem

Rate: Up to $60 an hour, weekly pay

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Speech Therapist to join our team at Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, a skilled nursing facility. As a Speech Therapist, you will provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload, and participate in the clinical team process.

Responsibilities:

• Screens patients/residents and evaluates them for rehabilitation services
• Develops and implements individualized rehabilitation plans
• Provides direct patient/resident treatment and consultation
• Participates in the clinical team process and contributes to quality improvement activities
• Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, and customers
• Demonstrates ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Speech Therapy
• Current licensure by the applicable state agency
• Two (2) years of clinical experience in long-term care preferred
• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers
• Strong oral and written communication skillsStrong organizational and analytical skills
• Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary
• Excellent hearing and verbal skills required for directing staff, customer relations, and marketing activities
• Manual dexterity required for documentation needs, manipulations of equipment and for direct patient care

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Holiday & Overtime Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program
• 401(k) with Employer Match

Available for Full-Time Staff:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).