Speech Therapist

mbhealthcare; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive management team

Competitive pay and benefits

Career advancement opportunity

Job summary

mbhealthcare is hiring a Speech Therapist (SLP) in Paterson, New Jersey. The role requires a New Jersey SLP License and experience in long-term care, especially in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills.

The Speech Therapist will work with therapy teams to provide patient-centered speech therapy, manage treatment documentation, and align treatments with Medicare billing guidelines. A supportive management team and career advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Background in long-term care specifically in Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Ability to manage diverse patient personalities and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with therapy teams and Rehab Department.
• Complete evaluations and necessary documentation.
• Provide speech therapy as outlined in treatment plans.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Creative problem solving

Education

New Jersey SLP License

Job description

Local Skilled Nursing Facility Now seeking

Speech Therapist/SLP

Responsibilities/duties:

• Speech therapist (SLP) will work collaboratively with the therapy teams and Rehab Department
• Complete evaluations and all necessary documentation
• Provide recommendations supporting communications/assessments
• Provide speech therapy as outlined in treatment plans and prescriptions
• Offer treatments that help improve patient’s speech and/or dysphagia and overall ability to communicate
• Independently manage workflow which includes allotting time for treatment documentation of individual and group treatments and notes in the electronic records system
• Familiar with PDPM
• Align therapy treatments and plans with understanding of Medicaid and Medicare billing

Qualifications:

• New Jersey SLP License
• Background/experience in long term care (specifically a Skilled Nursing Facility)
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities and ability levels
• Creative problem solving skills

We offer:

• Great environment with supportive management team
• Competitive pay and generous benefits
• Career advancement opportunity