Speech Therapist

About the role

We are hiring full-time and part-time Speech Therapists to join our dynamic care team at Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center! Up to $55 an hour with weekly pay. 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Screens patients/residents.
• Evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans.
• May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as: assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.
• Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care.
• Treats patients/residents in individual, supervised and group settings.
• Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
• Consults with and trains patients/residents and caregivers.
• Maintains monitoring of efficiencies in collaboration with supervisor.
• Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers and supervisor.
• Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
• Participates in the training and orientation of other staff.
• Demonstrates ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field.
• Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.
• Performs additional duties as requested by supervisor.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.

Requirements

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Speech Therapy.
  • Current licensure by the applicable state agency.
  • Two (2) years of clinical experience in long term care preferred.
  • CEU’s per state licensure requirements.
  • New graduates welcome!
• Specific Requirements:
  • Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.
  • Excellent hearing and verbal skills required for directing staff, customer relations, and marketing activities.
  • Manual dexterity required for documentation needs, manipulations of equipment and for direct patient care.
  • Requires intense attention and concentration.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.
  • Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.
  • Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.

About Athena Health Care Systems

Athena Health Care Systems has been pioneering the delivery of exceptional healthcare services since 1984. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England. Athena offers competitive and weekly pay, holiday pay for hourly and salaried employees, overtime pay for hourly employees, career advancement opportunities, exclusive employer discount programs, employer-paid life insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, vacation and personal time, health, dental, and vision insurance, and follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply.