Speech Therapist - Casual/PRN

About the role

The Speech Therapist is responsible for providing and directing speech therapy services to patients including assessment and treatment with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.

Responsibilities

• Administers hearing or speech/language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written and oral tests and special instruments.
• Coincides treatment plan with resident, family, and other team members.
• Records information on the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
• Maintains patient's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
• Instructs clients in techniques for more effective communication, including sign language, lip reading, and voice improvement.
• Follows guidelines/requirements set by CMS, federal and state regulations and meeting requirements set by other payors (insurance companies).
• Manages and maintains individual license/certification renewals and when applicable other professional certifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Previous experience in the rehabilitation/therapy field
• Current license, state certification, or registered as a Speech Therapist in good standing
• Able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations including able to work irregular hours, attend meetings and special events
• Able to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Qualifications

• Doctor of Speech Language Pathology (SLPD) degree
• Previous experience in home health, hospice or senior care

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of speech-language pathology principles and practices
• Proficiency in using speech-language pathology software and equipment

Benefits

Team members working casually/on-call are eligible for paid time off for Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.

Pay

The targeted pay range for this job is $40.00 - $50.00 per hour depending on years of experience.

Schedule

PRN / On Call / As Needed - Up to 20 hours per week.