Speech Therapist (SLP) - PRN

Excelsior Care Group; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN flexibility

Supportive rehabilitation team

Job summary

Breezy Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center in Lakeland, FL is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. The SLP will provide individualized therapies for residents in a skilled nursing setting.

Candidates should hold a graduate degree in SLP, be licensed in Florida (CCC-SLP eligible preferred), and have experience in SNF/rehabilitation. PRN schedule offers flexibility while delivering quality care to residents.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Current Florida Speech-Language Pathology license.
• ASHA CCC-SLP eligibility preferred or in process.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized speech, language, cognitive and swallowing treatment plans.
• Provide therapy to improve communication, cognition and swallowing.
• Treat residents with speech, language, voice and dysphagia disorders.
• Develop and implement therapeutic programs based on resident needs and goals.
• Recommend and train on adaptive communication devices when appropriate.
• Monitor progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in care plan meetings and resident conferences.
• Educate residents, families and facility staff on communication strategies.
• Supervise supportive personnel and maintain clinical documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate degree in SLP

Florida license in SLP

ASHA CCC-SLP eligible

Job description

Speech Therapist (SLP)

Facility: Breezy Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center
Location: Lakeland, FL
Schedule: PRN
Pay: $57 per hour

About the Position

Breezy Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. The Speech Therapist will provide individualized speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing therapy to residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing treatment plans.


• Provide therapy to improve communication, cognition, swallowing, and functional independence.


• Treat residents with speech, language, voice, and dysphagia/swallowing disorders.


• Develop and implement therapeutic programs based on each resident's needs, abilities, and goals.


• Recommend and train residents in the use of adaptive and augmentative communication devices when appropriate.


• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as needed.


• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, and other interdisciplinary team members.


• Participate in care plan meetings, staffing, and resident care conferences.


• Educate residents, families, and facility staff on communication and swallowing strategies.


• Supervise supportive personnel in accordance with professional and state regulations.


• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with facility, state, and professional standards.

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.


• Current or eligible Florida Speech-Language Pathology license.


• Eligible for or holding ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).


• Experience in SNF, skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or healthcare preferred.


• Strong communication, clinical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Why Join Breezy Hills?

• PRN flexibility


• Supportive rehabilitation team


• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' quality of life


• Collaborative skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment

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