Speech Therapist

South Shore Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Rockland is looking for a full-time Speech Therapist! Up to $55 an hour with weekly pay. South Shore is a 96‑bed skilled nursing facility. You provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment, and consultation to a general rehab caseload; participate in the clinical team process; provide teaching and training to caregiver staff; and supervise other assistants, aides, and students as required. Education & Experience Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Speech Therapy. Current licensure by the applicable state agency. Two (2) years of clinical experience in long‑term care preferred. CEUs per state licensure requirements. Newly licensed therapists welcome! Duties & Responsibilities Screens patients/residents. Evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans. May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc. Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes individual, supervised and group. Contributes to the team meeting and decision‑making process as defined by the program. Consults with and trains patients/residents and caregivers. Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor. Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis. Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations. Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers and supervisor. Participates in clinical program development and implementation. Participates in the training and orientation of other staff. Demonstrates ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field. Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information. May perform additional duties as requested by supervisor. Participates in quality improvement activities. Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department. Specific Requirements Ability to function effectively in multi‑faced systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Stamina for standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary. Excellent hearing and verbal skills required for directing staff, customer relations, and marketing activities. Manual dexterity required for documentation needs, manipulation of equipment and for direct patient care. Requires intense attention and concentration. Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others. Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds. Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language. Benefits Competitive and Weekly Pay Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees Career Advancement Opportunities Exclusive Employer Discount Program Available for Eligible Team Members Employer Paid Life Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Vacation and Personal Time Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s). #J-18808-Ljbffr