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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) 6m Contract to Perm (West Palm Beach)
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$82,290 / year median in Missouri
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Job Position:
Speech Language Pathologist for anIn-house Skilled Nursing Facility Job Type:
Full Time (Flexible Schedule + Relocation Assistance!) ,Part Time, or PRN Job Purpose:
To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Speech Language Pathology services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be direction by Administrator, to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.Job Functions:
To provide quality speech therapy services and initiate referrals when appropriate, in accordance with established standards of practice, therapy department procedures and productivity standards. To evaluate and obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation To develop a treatment plan that includes a target list, short-term, and long-term goals Instructs patient, family, and staff in appropriate speech-language procedures to allow carry over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems Oversight and implementation of proper protocols forFEES/MBS
with coordination of site programs Participants in screening protocols for establishing needs of residents are being met timely and with clinical excellenceEducation & Qualifications:
Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology Certificate of Clinical Competency MUST have active SLP license in state(s) of practice. Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certificationBenefits:
Competitive pay rates Medical, Dental, Vision Growth opportunities from within Benefits based on Full Time statusBenefits
- Professional Development
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance