Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center in Fall River, 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. We are a highly-skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Fall River, MA . Our trained staff members are dedicated to providing compassionate care and getting you back to optimal health! The therapy and rehab teams at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center are renowned for their exceptional patient outcomes through our physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs.

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.

Pay:

From $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person