What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathologist position at The Avante Group?

Are you a Speech Language Pathologist looking for a great career opportunity to gain invaluable experience? We invite you to join our dedicated team! We are currently looking for a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist to join our team.

Avante at Boca Raton is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team of long-term care professionals. This is a vital role in a facility with a positive community reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an experienced cohesive team. This is a 144-bed skilled nursing facility, with an In-house therapy department.

At Avante, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer Speech Language Pathologist's the following benefits :

Competitive wage
Affordable Health Plan (Medical, Dental, Vison and Life insurance available)
Great culture and work environment
401k (Matching)
Flexible Scheduling - We work with you!
Daily Pay option
Plus, more!

Description :

The Speech Language Pathologist 's primary purpose is to provide services to residents, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions under physicians' orders.

Responsibilities for the Speech Language Pathologist :

Judgment and Quality

Provides Speech-Language Pathologist services to residents and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with department procedures.

Conducts screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention / treatment.

Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.

Monitors resident's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.

Communication

Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to residents, family, and other team members.

Participates in resident, family and staff education.

Provides in-service education to the members of the resident's care team and education to the community.

Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, residents, family members and facility personnel.

Planning and Organization

Establishes individual resident schedules in conjunction with other team members.

Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short and long term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.

Organizing work area and work in progress so that minimum delay results with interruptions or substitutions.

Coordinates treatment plan with resident, families and other team members.

Documentation

Documents results of resident's assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services.

Records indirect time and billable treatment times according to department procedures.

Qualifications for the Speech Language Pathologist :

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

Successful completion of National Certification Examination for S.L.P.

Current state licensure or license eligible.

Avante provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without

regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Avante expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of Avante's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.

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