Speech Therapist SLP

Everstead Health and Rehabilitation Center; Russellville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Annual Performance Reviews

CE Opportunities

PTO & Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Career Growth & Development

Low Staff-to-Patient Ratios

Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Everstead Health and Rehab is seeking a Speech Therapist (SLP) to plan, organize, develop, and direct Speech Language Pathology services to ensure high-quality resident care. The role supports standard-based practice and follows administrator direction in a per diem/PRN capacity.

Status: Per Diem/PRN. Eligible candidates hold a Master's in Speech Language Pathology, CCC, and an active SLP license; ongoing CEU participation is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency.
• Active SLP license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality speech therapy services and initiate referrals as appropriate.
• Evaluate and obtain data for treatment planning and implementation.
• Develop treatment plans with targets, short-term and long-term goals.
• Instruct patients, families, and staff in speech-language procedures for carryover.
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.
• Oversee FEES/MBS protocols and coordinate site programs.
• Participate in screening protocols to identify resident needs timely.

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competency

Active SLP license in state(s) of practice

Job description

Everstead Health and Rehab is hiring for a Speech Therapist SLP to assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Speech Language Pathology services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be direction by Administrator, to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.

Whether you're stepping out of the classroom or just starting your career in Therapy, we believe in your potential - and we're excited to help you unlock it!

Status: Per Diem/PRN

Responsibilities:

• To provide quality speech therapy services and initiate referrals when appropriate, in accordance with established standards of practice, therapy department procedures and productivity standards.
• To evaluate and obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation
• To develop a treatment plan that includes a target list, short-term, and long-term goals
• Instructs patient, family, and staff in appropriate speech-language procedures to allow carry over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems
• Oversight and implementation of proper protocols for FEES/MBS with coordination of site programs
• Participants in screening protocols for establishing needs of residents are being met timely and with clinical excellence

Job Education & Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competency
• MUST have active SLP license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification

Join a Team That Cares — About You and Those We Serve

Become part of a compassionate, high-performing team that celebrates your dedication and invests in your growth. We proudly support, recognize, and reward our caring professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for those entrusted to our care.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Annual Performance Reviews
• Employee Appreciation Programs & Rewards
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• PTO & Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Career Growth & Development
• Low Staff-to-Patient Ratios
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Life & Disability Insurance
• …and so much more!

Everstead Health and Rehab is committed to providing the best for our employees, benefits may vary based on the status of the employee. Pay is based on the years of experience. Please see facility for more details.

We’re an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.