Speech Therapist

Athena Health Care Systems; Webster (MA); On-site; USD 49,593 - 82,656; 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, MA is seeking a Speech Therapist to assess residents, develop care plans, deliver treatment, and collaborate with the rehab team.

The role focuses on screening, planning, direct care, and contributing to quality improvement with per diem/shift flexibility and a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech Therapy required or equivalent.
• Current licensure by the state.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screens patients/residents and evaluates them for rehabilitation services.
• Develops and implements individualized rehabilitation plans.
• Provides direct patient treatment and consultation.
• Participates in the clinical team process and quality improvement.
• Communicates effectively with patients, residents, staff, and customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical experience

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Speech Therapy

Job description

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).