Speech Language Pathologist (Per Diem)

Join our outstanding team at The Meadows Post Acute, a leading facility offering 98 beds. Enjoy tailored rehabilitation programs, personalized care, and exceptional skilled nursing services. Engage in fulfilling activities while providing compassionate support. Explore the rewarding possibilities at The Meadows Post Acute. Apply now to embark on this journey with us.

We are looking for a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to join our skilled nursing facility team. As the Speech Language Pathologist, your role involves assessing and treating residents with communication and swallowing disorders to enhance their quality of life and functional abilities.

Responsibilities:

Evaluate residents' communication and swallowing abilities using standardized assessments

Create and execute personalized treatment plans based on assessments, resident objectives, and physician directives

Deliver skilled speech therapy interventions, covering articulation, language therapy, cognitive-communication therapy, and swallowing therapy

Monitor and record resident progress, adjusting treatment plans when needed

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, such as physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists, to coordinate care and ensure optimal resident outcomes

Educate residents and families on speech therapy goals, treatment plans, and home exercises

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of speech therapy services

Participate in team meetings, educational sessions, and quality improvement activities

Stay updated on speech therapy practices and relevant regulations

*Qualifications:**

Current Speech Language Pathologist license in the state of employment

Minimum of 2 years of healthcare experience, preferably in a skilled nursing facility

Knowledge of current speech therapy standards and regulations

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate effectively within a team

Skill in managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines

Proficiency in electronic medical records and other healthcare software

*We are dedicated to providing top-quality care to our residents, and we recognize the vital role our Speech Language Pathologists play in achieving this objective. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and advancement. If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic speech therapy professional with healthcare experience, we encourage you to apply for this position.

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