Speech Therapist (SLP) - PRN

Breezyhillsrehab; Lakeland, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN flexibility

Supportive rehabilitation team

Meaningful impact on residents' life

Collaborative environment

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 therapy to residents in a skilled nursing setting, focusing on speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing goals.

Candidates must have a graduate degree in speech-language pathology, Florida licensure or eligibility, and ASHA CCC-SLP.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current or eligible Florida SLP license and CCC-SLP eligibility.
• Experience in SNF or rehabilitation settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing treatment plans.
• Provide therapy to improve communication, cognition, and swallowing.
• Collaborate with nursing and therapy teams and participate in care plan meetings.
• Supervise supportive personnel and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Clinical skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Florida SLP license

ASHA CCC-SLP

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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