Therapy - SLP

Cynet Health; Lewistown (MO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for a 13-week therapy assignment in a long-term care setting. MO licensure and CCC-SLP certification are required, with at least 1 year of SLP experience in LTC or rehab, and an 8-hour shift Monday–Friday.

New grads are welcome with Level II experience; you will screen, evaluate, and treat speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, develop care plans, document progress, and collaborate with the health care team to ensure quality

Qualifications

• Missouri State License is required.
• CCC-certified SLP credential required.
• New grads welcome with Level II experience.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement care plans following regulatory and clinical standards.
• Document therapy progress and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record.

Job description

Therapy - SLP

Profession: Speech and Language Pathologists

Specialty: Long Term Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8 hours M-F

Hours per Shift: Flexible as long as consistent and communicated

Experience: 1 year of SLP experience, LTC or Rehab experience

License: Missouri State License

Certifications: CCC certified SLP

Must-Have:

• New Grads OK as long as they have Level II experience, not just Level I observation experience
• Adherence to ASHA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist

Description:Effectively screens, evaluates, and rehabilitates patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders.Develops appropriate plans of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.Assesses patient progress and adjusts treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness.Modifies services in relation to patient evaluation and make referrals based on outcomes.Provides consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to speech disorders.Effectively communicates with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.Provides comprehensive discharge summaries of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system.Maintains patient records according to policy.Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.Participates in required meetings including but not limited to patient care conferences and rehabilitation meetings.Participates in facility-required trainings, in-services, and conferences.Able to obtain necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Able to supervise and support CFY or Student Speech-Language Pathologists.