Speech Language Pathologist

Position(s) available: FULL TIME COME JOIN OUR FAMILY OF THERAPY STAFF! $5000 Sign On Bonus Now Available For Full-Time! Qualifications for Speech Therapist: Current VT State License as a Speech-Language Pathologist Must have flexibility as a person to be a part of a dynamic and cooperative team, to distribute the workload equitably and according to the individual’s staff position within the department. Have the capability to evaluate or assess patients, participate in consultations, teaching and meeting with all levels of residents, staff, family, and other professionals, in order to: plan individualized treatment plans and goals, discuss and plan appropriate discharge plans, and teach and counsel patients and staff Responsibilities for Speech Therapist: Providing speech therapy services to the facility promoting excellence of rehab care, promoting interdisciplinary cooperation and quality of patients care and promoting the facility geriatric rehab program to the medical and public. Evaluate patients within timely fashion, as required by state, payor source or facility requirements Screen patients upon admission and/or when requested by director, within a timely fashion Develops appropriate plan of treatment and goals for the patient Provides treatment as indicated by plan of treatment developed after evaluation Communicate with other disciplines and interacts with staff as necessary, as indicated by the treatment plan Provide routine documentation according to Medicare, facility, and other payor source guidelines Participate in family conferences when requested Record and submit in timely fashion all required documentation and treatment charges, according to policy and procedure Benefit Package for Speech Therapist: Competitive Wages 6 Paid Holidays Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long & Short-term Disability Insurance Accrued paid time off – Full Time Employees #J-18808-Ljbffr