Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?WHAT WE'RE ABOUTWe believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.Requirements:You care. POSITION SUMMARYEvaluates and treats patients and communicates with patients, clients, and team members. Maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Conducts in-services and training for patients, clients, and team members on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques. Completes all duties in accordance with established medical practices, governmental requirements and Company policies and procedures. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDemonstrates commitment to company's mission, values, and standards of ethical behavior.Models a positive and professional image that emulates the organization's mission and encourages a spirit of cooperation with co-workers. Assists co-workers and promotes teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results.Ensures that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and their rights are protected at all times.Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's room.Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations.Screen patients based upon identified need.Travel or float between facilities as determined by supervisor and patient needs.Participates in and assists in departmental studies and projects as required. Performs other related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONSGraduate of an accredited college or university with a valid state license or eligibility to obtain license in state where services are provided.High school diploma or equivalent required.Must have at least 2 years of working experience in a skilled nursing facilityCommitment to the company mission to consistently deliver high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity, and to enrich every life we touch. Embracing the company values of care & compassion, community, honesty & integrity, teamwork, innovation and safety.Ability to represent Company in an ethical and professional manner, and to maintain accountability.Must be able to operate departmental equipment, as appropriate.Ability to inspire trust and respect and mobilize others. Benefits:Medical insurance with Rx benefitsDental insuranceVision carePaid vacation