Speech Therapist

Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday & Overtime Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

401(k) with Employer Match

Job summary

Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Worcester, MA seeks a dynamic Speech Therapist for full-time, part-time, or per diem roles. You will assess patients, plan care, provide direct treatment, and consult with staff on a general rehab caseload.

Requirements include a B.S. or M.S. in Speech Therapy and state licensure; two years of long-term care experience are preferred. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech Therapy (B.S. or M.S.).
• Current licensure by the applicable state agency.
• Two years of clinical experience in long-term care preferred.
• New graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates patients, developing care plans.
• Provides direct resident treatments per care plan.
• Oversees resident care activities and records in the clinical system.
• Trains patients and caregivers in therapeutic techniques.
• Documents activities promptly in the clinical documentation system.
• Engages in ongoing learning to stay current in the field.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Manual dexterity

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Speech Therapy

Job description

Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated full-time, part-time, and per diem Speech Therapist to join our team at Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Worcester. As a Speech Therapist, you will provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment, and consultation to a general rehab caseload.

Weekly pay up to $55 an hour.

Responsibilities:

• Screens patients/residents and evaluates them, developing appropriate care plans

• Provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care

• May perform additional assigned administrative duties, such as assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, and ordering supplies

• Consults with and trains patients/residents and caregivers

• Documents activities according to the company's clinical documentation system on a timely basis

• Demonstrates 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!

Specific 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 is necessary

• Excellent hearing and verbal skills required

• Manual dexterity required for documentation needs, manipulations of equipment, and direct patient care

• Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands

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).