What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at CommuniCare Rehabilitation?
Full Time Speech Language Pathologist
CommuniCare Rehab, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a Full Time opening for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Hillcrest Healthcare Center, where our therapists are In-House Team Members. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact with our residents through therapy. CommuniCare is a rapidly growing company, with 170 centers across IN, MD, MO, OH, PA, VA, WV
Benefits:
Competitive Wages, No Wage Freeze
Generous PTO, End of Year PTO Buy Back
Work Schedule Flexibility, Work-Life Balance
Promote-from-within culture; In-house stability and continuity of care
Paid CEU Online Library
Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelors and/or a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an Accredited Program.
Hold a valid or pending State Speech Language Pathology License
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Evaluate, Review, and Screen patient’s/resident’s medical charts, evaluations under physician order and develop a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs.
Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to improve communication, swallowing, and/or cognitive problems, as well as administer, score, and interpret specialized speech tests.
Instruct residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills, diet recommendations, and modifications for safe swallowing techniques.
Attend/Lead interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of the rehab team, as well as participating in family meetings/education.
Opportunity to treat at multiple locations, allowing you to serve the diverse needs of residents.
