Speech and Language Pathologist, Part-time

SLP –

Compensation

$45 - 53 / per hour

Job Type : Part-time

DESCRIPTION

The Grove at Carvalho in Fall River, MA has an amazing opportunity for a Part-time Speech Language Pathologist ( SLP) to join their In-House Therapy Team.

The Grove at Carvalho Thegrounds are well manicured and easily accessible. We make every effort to ensure that our living and work spaces are clean, comfortable, and pleasing to the eye.

When a relative or friend needs a nursing home, The Grove at Carvalho is ready to take them in. Our focus on the individual and the person's well-being inspires feelings of confidence and comfort in those who will be staying with us, and our residents' loved ones. Our goal is to create an atmosphere of warmth and trust where patients/residents can maintain a true sense of security and belonging.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Evaluate Residents conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits

· Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition of Swallowing

· Education for Residents and Caregivers

· Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client's independence and functioning

· Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders

· Provide training and education to client, family, caregivers and other professionals as a subject matter expert

· Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician

· Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice

· Communicate changes in resident's condition

· Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation

· Respond to family requests and concerns timely

· Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff

· Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur

· Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information

· Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements

Career Advantages:

· In-house opportunity

· Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care

· Clinical expertise & training available

· Electronic documentation system

· Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff

· Flexible Schedule

The rehab team is strategically designed with growth, opportunity, and career enrichment in mind! We believe our commitment to compassionate care, innovative solutions, patient focused programs and a reward-for-results culture will enrich the lives of patients and employees alike. Don't wait to start making a difference – the change begins today.

Apply today

Paige Reyes

Talent Acquisition Specialist

214.273.2992