Speech Therapist/ Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) (CCC) or (CFY)

Sterling Therapy Providers; Franconia (NH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay!!

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

Job summary

Sterling Therapy Providers is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to organize and conduct speech/language programs within the facility, promoting rehabilitation and communication skills for residents. The role involves directing patient participation, improving swallowing and cognitive skills, and contributing to overall health maintenance.

The position requires Master’s level training, state licensure eligibility, and ASHA CCC eligibility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Master’s Level Speech Language curriculum as per ASHA.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure in the state.
• Eligible for ASHA CCC from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop treatment goals and plans.
• Coordinate adaptive communication devices and training.
• Select activities aligned with each resident’s capacity and interests.
• Consult with rehabilitation team to select optimal therapy regimen.
• Instruct residents in necessary skills and monitor progress.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Attend care and staff meetings and contribute to care planning.
• Provide training to staff on speech therapy techniques and objectives.
• Supervise supportive personnel in accordance with standards.
• Ensure high-quality, compassionate service for residents and families.

Skills

Organization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology

Licensed or eligible for licensure

ASHA CCC-holder eligibility

Job description

SLP CCC PAY RATE: $50 to $58 PER HOUR

SLP CFY PAY RATE: $45 to $52 PER HOUR

BENEFITS:

• Same Day Pay!!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Speech/Language Pathologist organizes and conducts speech/language programs for the facility to facilitate rehabilitation. He/she directs resident participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. Also, the Pathologist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for communication and swallowing, to diminish or correct pathology. He/she directs activities to promote and maintain health.

RESPONSIBLITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1 Evaluates residents, develops appropriate treatment goals and methods, implements the speech therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services; this includes application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, communication, speech oral motor skills, dysphagia, perceptual abilities, orientation, psychosocial, and functioning;

2 Coordinates the acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instructs residents in their use;

3 Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest;

4 Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;

5 Instructs resident in the skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates resident progress, attitudes, and behavior, as related to rehabilitative potential;

6 Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident;

7 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other related meetings;

8 Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in speech therapy techniques and objectives;

9 Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards;

10 Maintains, cleans, identifies, and reports need for repair of equipment, as necessary;

11 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1 Graduate of accredited Master’s Level Speech Language curriculum certified by the American Speech/Language/ Hearing Association.

2 Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state.

3 Eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association.

JOB SKILLS:

1 Good organizational and time management skills.

2 Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.

2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.