Speech Language Pathologist

About the Role

To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Speech Language Pathologist services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. This role ensures the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained under the direction of the DOR, Administrator, or Regional support team.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech Language Pathologist services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures, and productivity standards.
• Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of Speech Language Pathologist services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to assess the need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation in NetHealth EMR systems, adhering to CMS expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active SLP license in New Jersey.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.