Speech-Language Pathologist
Full Time
Onsite
About the job
Speech-Language Pathologist
At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are at the core of everything we do. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families, and community players but also for our employees. Gain confidence, hone skills, and serve with purpose.
As you continue your career pathway in the ever-evolving healthcare space, we want to take a moment to remind you about the opportunities available at Elderwood, a network of over 40 facilities across the northeast and the largest of 6 business lines in the Post Acute Partner Family of Companies. Elderwood is an organization committed to providing high-quality care to our valued residents. To do this, we rely on skilled and compassionate employees—nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, dietary and housekeeping associates, maintenance staff, and administrative resources—to help us achieve our goals.
Elderwood at Grand Island is looking to add skilled and caring Speech-Language Pathologists to their team.
Job Description
- Speech-Language Pathologist team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of individuals by making recommendations for a speech-language therapy treatment plan, if necessary, and carrying out treatments as planned.
- Conduct audiometric screening of residents upon request and make recommendations for further audiology service.
- Ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
- Screens residents for communication problems upon request; conducts an in-depth evaluation and makes written recommendations for a therapy plan of care, if necessary and upon request.
- Coordinates audiometric screening tests for residents and makes referrals for further audiology evaluations or treatments if necessary.
- Initiates speech-language therapy plans of care according to physician orders; maintains required contact with the physician during the therapy program of residents.
- Observes rights of residents and treats residents with respect and kindness.
- Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries for all residents in a speech-language treatment program.
- Confers with other staff regarding special needs of residents and integrates speech-language treatment programs with goals and approaches of other disciplines.
- Attends Resident Care Planning and Family/Resident Care Plan Review meetings for residents currently in a speech-language treatment program.
- Maintains records that include statistical reports about residents, in-service education information, budget information, and a material/equipment inventory.
- Submits statistical reports to the Business Office staff for Medicare billing payments and completes assessment forms upon request.
- Attends staff meetings and required or preferred in-service training.
- Participates in developing and conducting in-service training programs for facility personnel involved in resident care.
- Reviews written speech-language policies and procedures annually and makes necessary revisions.
- Maintains costs of the program within the parameters of the annual budget.
Requirements
- M.A. or M.S. Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved school required.
- State license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist required.
- Clinical Competence Certification from the American Speech and Hearing Association preferred.
- Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
- Current, valid CPR/BLS credential.
- Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required.
- Verification of qualifications by the State Department of Health Rehabilitation Therapies (license number/certification number) required.
- Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
- Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company by following the core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Excellence, and Reverence for the Individual is required.
- This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Benefits
- $15,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees
- 401K with employer matching
- PTO & holiday package
- Full suite of health benefits - medical, dental, vision
- Continuing education programs and more!
Compensation
- Speech-Language Pathologist full-time compensation: Starting at $35.00/hour
- Speech-Language Pathologist per diem compensation: $45.00/hour
EOE Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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