Speech Therapist - In-House Rehab & CE Funding

Regency Pacific; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Vacation/PTO

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

401-K

CE funding

Job summary

Regency Care of Central Oregon in Bend, OR is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders in compliance with guidelines. You will plan, implement, and document therapy and collaborate with physicians and caregivers.

Responsibilities include initial evaluations, OASIS documentation, and developing treatment plans with an emphasis on improving communication outcomes for residents in a skilled nursing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of speech pathology and language disorders.
• Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology or the Accrediting Body.
• Experience in skilled nursing setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and administers medically prescribed speech therapy treatment for patients with speech, language, and swallowing problems.
• Evaluates speech and language skills related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
• Reviews referrals, physician’s orders, patient condition, and medical records to determine required therapy.
• Performs initial patient evaluation and documents OASIS assessments.
• Plans and prepares written treatment plans with physician, patient, and caregiver input.
• Plans rehabilitative treatment to restore communicative efficiency.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Therapy planning

Patient assessment

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of speech pathology and language disorders

Job description

Regency Care of Central Oregon in Bend, OR is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders in compliance with guidelines. You will plan, implement, and document therapy and collaborate with physicians and caregivers.

Responsibilities include initial evaluations, OASIS documentation, and developing treatment plans with an emphasis on improving communication outcomes for residents in a skilled nursing