Speech Therapist

Speech Therapist

Located in the heart of World Golf Village, Westminster St. Augustine, a Life Plan Community, is currently accepting applications for the position of Speech Therapist to work in our Health Center on a PRN basis. As a part of the Therapy Team, this individual will provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Participate in the Interdisciplinary team process. Provide teaching and training to care giver staff. Involvement in clinical program development. Supervises other licensed therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.

We Offer:

• Flexible scheduling
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Resident Christmas Fund for Employees
• Free Flu Shots and Hepatitis B Vaccinations
• Discounted meals
• Tickets at Work – discount pricing on travel and entertainment options
• Training & Career growth

Essential Job Functions:

The Speech Therapist must comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities including:

1. Evaluate, diagnose and treat cognitive, swallowing, speech and language disorders or communication efficiencies following MD orders.
2. Conduct assessments and screens to determine therapy needs. Enter in the system Plan of Care that meets resident's needs.
3. Develop and provide Caregiver Training to current staff.
4. Maintain timely and accurate documentation and enter information into the system.
5. Perform Resident's screening during the admission process, quarterly and annual screening to determine the need for therapy.

The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of their assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description. This job may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

Essential Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience: Master of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology and Professional Licensure where required by state law; two years clinical experience preferred. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. Utilizes effective time management skills. Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers. Strong oral and written communication skills.

Physical and Environmental Requirements. The physical activities of this position involve: Balancing, Kneeling, Reaching, Crouching, Pulling, Standing, Manual Dexterity, Pushing, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting up to 40 lbs.

Sensory and communicative activities with or without prosthetics of this position are: Feeling, Seeing, Smelling, Hearing, Speaking

An individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside/outside environmental conditions, Bloodborne pathogens, Respiratory pathogens

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.