Position: Speech Language Pathologist
Salary Range: $40-42 per hour
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday (no weekend rotation)
Experience Level: Not open to new graduates
Facility: 77 bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Speech Language Pathologist to join a 77 bed Skilled Nursing Facility. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and education to patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough evaluations to assess speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities of patients
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and patient needs
- Provide evidence-based therapy interventions to improve speech, language, communication, and swallowing skills
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated and effective patient care
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies to improve communication and swallowing abilities
- Document patient progress and maintain accurate records in accordance with facility policies and procedures
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in the field of speech language pathology and incorporate new techniques and technologies into practice
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Current state license or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in a skilled nursing or rehabilitation setting
- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and documentation requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities