Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathology (SLP) – Full Time The Speech Language Pathologist in a skilled nursing facility environment diagnoses and treats speech and language problems. Evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors. Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and non-organic etiology. Qualifications Master's degree in Speech‑Language Pathology Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year Current state licensure Current CPR certification Responsibilities The SLP evaluates all residents/patients who have been referred by their physicians with a written order and develops a treatment program including functional long and short term goals for all residents/patients placed on a speech therapy program. Provides treatment as ordered by the attending physician. Interprets, plans, establishes, and exercises a proper treatment program in accordance with the physician's referral, periodically reviewing the resident's/patient's program and response and making recommendations to the physician relative to the need of continuing or discontinuing the speech therapy treatment. Contacts the physician for resident's/patient's reports and care as needed. Observes, records, and reports to the physician the resident's/patient's reactions to the therapy programs or any changes in the resident's/patient's condition. The SLP instructs, teaches, and supervises residents/patients, and family/caregivers regarding speech therapy procedures as related to the resident's/patient's therapy programs. Benefits Daily pay option Competitive compensation. Great benefits package. Engaging work atmosphere. Innovative training programs. Excellent growth opportunities. And so much more! Prosper Health & Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr