Speech Language Pathologist SLP - Part Time

Overview

At FutureCare, our Speech Language Pathologists are integral members of the interdisciplinary team, creating and implementing treatment plans to improve speech, language, and cognitive communication disorders for our residents. We are proud to be recognized as the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a "Top Workplace" for 14 consecutive years and to be recognized as "Best Nursing Homes" by US Newsweek. FutureCare values hard work and dedication, offering competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

• On referral, evaluates the impact of available resident information on the assessment and treatment process
• Conducts and documents a thorough assessment of the resident to determine and diagnose communicative deficits and equipment needs
• Develops and implements an individualized treatment program based on the initial evaluation and containing achievable functional goals
• Complies with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines described in facility policy and procedures
• Completes appropriate documentation in the resident’s medical record following each treatment session
• Revises the resident’s treatment program, as needed, based upon resident performance
• Documents the course of treatment in a clear, concise discharge summary utilizing a prescribed format
• Orients residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs
• Works with nursing staff, resident, and families to maximize resident’s use of functional abilities
• Instructs residents and family/other caregivers about therapeutic procedures to be continued by the resident following discharge
• Affords assistance in the referral process when a resident requires additional services following discharge
• Maintains current knowledge of community resources

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved program in Speech/Language Pathology culminating in the receipt of a Master’s or Doctoral Degree
• Valid license in Speech Language Pathology services at the clinical level in the state of Maryland
• Certification by the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association
• Demonstrated competency in applying the principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in Speech Language Pathology to the resident population served in this facility
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
• SLP Clinical Fellowship are welcome

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Flex/Advance Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Growth Ladder
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance
• matching 401K Plan