Speech Therapist

Athena Health Care Systems; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday & Overtime Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

401(k) with Employer Match

Job summary

Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is hiring Speech Therapists for full-time and part-time roles. The position offers up to $55 per hour with weekly pay and requires a BS or MS in Speech Therapy with current licensure.

New graduates are welcome, and two years of long-term care experience is preferred. Responsibilities include patient assessments, care planning, direct treatment, and collaboration with the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Speech Therapy required.
• Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• New graduates welcome; two years in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients/residents, develop care plans, provide direct treatment and consultation to a rehab caseload.
• Participate in clinical team process and trainer staff; supervise aides and students as required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Medicare and reimbursement regulations; maintain documentation.

Skills

Speech therapy

Education

Bachelor or Master in Speech Therapy

Job description

We are hiring full-time and part-time Speech Therapists to join our dynamic care team at Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center! Up to $55 an hour with weekly pay.

About Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

As a leading provider of continuum of care services, Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center offers a comprehensive range of services, including skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and hospice care. Our mission is to provide a healthier approach to caring, and we are committed to delivering exceptional care and services to our patients and residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment, and consultation to a general rehab caseload
• Participate in the clinical team process and provide teaching and training to caregiver staff
• Supervise other assistants, aides, and students as required
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations
• Communicate effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers, and supervisor
• Participate in clinical program development and implementation
• Participate in the training and orientation of other staff
• Demonstrate 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
• CEU's per state licensure requirements
• New graduates welcome!

Additional Requirements

• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Standing and walking for significant amounts of time are 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
• Requires intense attention and concentration
• Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others
• Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds
• Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language

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).