Speech Therapist

About the role

We are Regency Albany, a skilled nursing community located in the heart of the Willamette Valley. We are looking for caring & compassionate resident-minded individuals to join our team. The Speech Therapist evaluates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Plans and administers medically prescribed speech therapy treatment for patients with speech, language, and swallowing problems.
• Evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
• Reviews referral, physician's orders, patient's condition, and medical records to determine speech therapy treatment indicated.
• Accepts physician orders regarding speech therapy services.
• Performs initial patient evaluation before initiating therapy.
• Performs and documents OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.
• Plans and prepares written treatment plans based on evaluation of patient data in conjunction with the physician, patient, and caregiver(s).
• Plans direct or conduct rehabilitative treatment plans to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and non-organic etiology.
• Other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of speech pathology and language disorders.
• Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology or the Accrediting Body.

Benefits of an in-house therapy staff model

• Aligned mission and values - Shared company values of Integrity, Respect, Commitment to Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration between departments - focusing on individualized care for the residents.
• Enhanced quality of care - Deliver consistent, personalized care through dedicated in-house teams, ensuring resident needs are met by tailored programs and a collaborative Rehab Care Model approach.
• Perks - Offer robust benefits, including continuing education funding (up to $750 annually with up to 2 days paid time off for CE course/training), license renewal, EPA program, in-house training, generous PTO, including double-time holiday pay if worked with 8 recognized holidays, and leadership development through NARA and Management initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO) - Based on State
• Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts (movies, restaurants, gifts, & more)
• 401-K