Speech Therapist

SPEECH THERAPIST- FULL TIME

SHORE ACRES CARE CENTER- St Petersburg, FL

The brand-new Shore Acres is seeking a FULL-TIME Speech Language Pathologist (SLP/CCC) to join our amazing in-house rehabilitation team where you are valued and appreciated. As a team member, you can expect excellent leadership, supportive facility leadership, competitive rates and benefits, and a fun environment to work in.

The SPEECH THERAPIST position offers the following:

• FULL TIME: 30+ hours a week with flexible schedule
• PAY: $45.00 to $50.00 hour based on experience and a range of factors.
• SIGN ON BONUS: $2500.00
• Job Stability in an in-house supportive environment
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Weekly Pay
• Professional Licensure Reimbursement
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Supportive Director of Rehabilitation
• Clinical mentorship and leadership development

SPEECH THERAPIST JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Screening and evaluation and plan of care development of residents of various cognitive and medical diagnoses
• Knowledge and understanding of standardized assessments and evidence-based practice are utilized to support clinical interventions.
• Provide skilled Speech Therapy services to medically necessary residents with cognitive and functional disorders related to swallowing and/or speech language to improve, maintain, or prevent further deterioration.
• Continuous assessment of resident progress and treatment plans to make clinical adjustments and decisions based on individual resident needs.
• Monitor treatment plans for effectiveness to ensure residents’ functional outcomes.
• Provided education and consultation to residents, families, caregivers, and facility staff related to Speech Therapy.
• Complete all necessary clinical documentation through each resident case.
• Communicates efficiently and effectively with Director of Rehabilitation, rehabilitation team members and other IDT staff regarding resident status, treatment plan, progress, barriers to progress and discharge planning.

SPEECH THERAPIST QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRES:

• Florida licensed/eligible in Speech Language Pathology
• Knowledge of Net Health and Point Click Care
• Professionalism, excellent communication, and time management skills
• Completion of SLP/CCC

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