Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing in Ayer, MA is seeking a new PRN Speech Language Pathologist to join our growing In-House therapy team. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and motivated clinician looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting. Nestled in the heart of apple country, Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing is conveniently located on the campus of Nashoba Valley Medical Center. Our dedicated team is here to ensure that each resident's journey is one of comfort, progress, and dignity. Explore our range of specialized services and discover how we're redefining the standard of care to create a thriving community where every day is a step toward an improved quality of life. Make our home your home for all of your recovery needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Evaluate Residents conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition of Swallowing Education for Residents and Caregivers Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client's independence and functioning Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders Provide training and education to client, family, caregivers and other professionals as a subject matter expert Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice Communicate changes in resident's condition Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation Respond to family requests and concerns timely Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program. Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred through American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or geriatric rehab preferred. Knowledge of dysphagia management and modified diets. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Salary/Hourly Wages will be determined based on licensure and experience!

Pay:

From $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Experience:

Long term care: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person