Therapy - SLP

Cynet Health; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a 13-week assignment in a long-term care setting. The role focuses on developing and implementing treatment plans to improve swallowing, cognition, and communication, while guiding residents toward better understanding of others.

Experience with long-term care or rehabilitation, a state license in Speech-Language Pathology, and CCC certification are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Speech-Language Pathology experience required.
• Long-term care or rehabilitation experience required.
• Valid, unrestricted license in Speech-Language Pathology in the state.
• CCC certification required.
• Knowledge of skilled nursing home regulations and LT care guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop treatment plans to improve swallowing, cognitive, and communication abilities and reduce aspirations.
• Implement communication techniques to aid understanding and social interaction.
• Lead and direct delivery of speech-language pathology services per policy and regulations.

Education

Speech-Language Pathology license (state)

CCC certified Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

Therapy - SLP

Profession: Speech and Language Pathology

Specialty: Long Term Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience:

• 1 year of Speech-Language Pathology experience required
• Long-term care or rehabilitation experience required

License:

• Valid, unrestricted license in Speech-Language Pathology in the state

Certifications:

• CCC certified Speech-Language Pathologist required

Must-Have:

• Knowledge of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care

Description:Speech therapists develop treatment plans to improve swallowing, cognitive, and communication abilities, and to decrease aspirations.Communication treatment plans may include techniques that not only help the individual to be better understood but also to help them better understand others.Leads, guides, and directs the delivery of speech-language pathology and audiology services in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, standards, and established policies and procedures to provide appropriate care and services to residents.