Speech Therapist

Speech Therapist Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist to join our team at Northridge Rehabilitation & Care Center in North Ridgeville, Ohio. As a Speech Therapist, you will be responsible for implementing high-quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy and Facility policies and procedures. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and have excellent communication and leadership skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Responsibilities: Evaluate patients, develop initial and ongoing treatment plans, develop discharge plans, supervise assistants and aides, contribute to case management, and provide quality patient care. Optimize physical abilities of patients by performing screenings, evaluations, and treatments. Serve as a consultant to therapy and facility staff, providing clinical supervision within and across the organization. Build a strong rehabilitation practice by establishing and maintaining courteous and helpful interaction patterns with staff, patients, and families. Continue professional development by expanding and enhancing clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists, and other professional staff. Maintain administration requirements by submitting billing, payroll, and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Requirements: Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy. Valid state license. Valid driver's license. Ability to lift patients (capable of easily lifting 50 pounds of dead weight alone). Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a workday. Visual, auditory, and speaking skills sufficient to evaluate, diagnose, communicate, and monitor patient needs, and to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and provide and understand written, verbal, and gestural communications. Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community. Fine motor skills for legible and accurate writing and computer generation of reports, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence, and presentations. Ability to participate in sustained activity for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws. Preferred Qualifications: Leadership skills to effectively direct and supervise the activities of assistants and aides in delivering quality care to patients. Communication skills sufficient to effectively refer patients to other disciplines. Ability to work effectively as a team member. Organizational, time management, and planning skills. Communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentations of information to patients and staff. Listening, reading, and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts, and correspondence. What We Offer: Competitive salary (to be determined) Opportunities for professional growth and development Collaborative and supportive work environment Comprehensive benefits package (to be determined) #J-18808-Ljbffr Stellar Care Group