Speech Language Pathologist

Valhalla Post-Acute is searching for licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) with a desire to help others achieve optimal quality of life. We believe that success begins with hiring the right team members. Our Visions and Values provide an environment where team members can thrive and experience enjoyment in their work. Our emphasis on company culture provides an environment where customers and team members can feel loved and have fun in the work they do. Valhalla Post-Acute takes pride in offering the highest level of nursing and therapy services. Our speech therapists provide a range of interventions to assess and help restore abilities in the areas of communication, swallowing and cognition. Treatment programs are designed to help residents affected by stroke, brain injury, dementia, and other neurological disorders. Our professionals also work with residents suffering from hearing impairment, respiratory illnesses, and complex medical conditions.

Essential Duties for the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) include but are not limited to :

• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants and / or Speech Therapy Aides in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Speech and Language Pathologist in the Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY / RFP Speech-Language Pathologist and student programs.
• Comply with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Bureau State Practice Act and the facility policy and procedures.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients / residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Benefits :   At Valhalla Post-Acute our employees are our priority along with serving our residents and their families. We offer a full benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance. Full time employees are also eligible for 401K, retirement planning, and can opt in to supplemental AFLAC coverage. Following a 90 day evaluation period, full time employees enjoy the benefits of Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay and Sick Pay.

Education :   Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathologist Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Speech-Language Therapy. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.

Nondiscrimination Statement :   Valhalla Post Acute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the ground of race, color, national origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or creed in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits under any of their programs and activities, and in staff and employee assignments to patients, whether carried out by Valhalla Post Acute or through a contractor or any other entity with which Valhalla Post Acute arranges to carry out its programs and activities.

Job Type : Full-time

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Per diem

Pay : $50.00 per hour

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Work Location : In person

Salary : $50