Speech Therapist

Heatherwood Rehab; Webster (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday & Overtime Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

401(k) with Employer Match

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation and Personal Time

Job summary

Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is seeking a Speech Therapist for per diem coverage at our Webster, MA facility. You will assess, plan and provide direct therapy to residents in a skilled nursing setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support patient goals.

The role requires a degree in Speech-Language Pathology and current state licensure, with preferred two years in long-term care.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (B.S. or M.S.).
• Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation plans.
• Provide direct patient treatment and consultation.
• Participate in the clinical team process and quality improvement activities.
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and customers.
• Maintain ongoing learning to stay current in the field.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Assessment

Care planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Speech Therapy

Master of Science in Speech Therapy

Tools

Licensure (state)

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 skills
• Strong 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).