PRN Speech Language Pathologist

Yorktown Manor We have an amazing opportunity for a 20 hour per week PRN Speech Language Pathologist to join our In-House Rehab team in Yorktown, IN. Salary Range: $50 - $60 per hour. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate residents’ conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits. Help residents in their goals to improve cognition of swallowing. Provide education for residents and caregivers. Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments and develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase clients’ independence and functioning. Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders. Provide training and education to clients, families, caregivers, and other professionals as a subject matter expert. Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician. Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice. Communicate changes in residents’ condition. Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation. Respond to family requests and concerns in a timely manner. Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other care staff. Ensure resident abuse or neglect does not occur. Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information. Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements. Career Advantages In-house opportunity. Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care. Clinical expertise and training available. Electronic documentation system. Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff. Flexible schedule. #J-18808-Ljbffr