Speech Therapist SLP

Job Description

Job Description

Avondale Health and Rehab is hiring for a Speech Therapist SLP to assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Speech Language Pathology services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be direction by Administrator, to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.

Whether you're stepping out of the classroom or just starting your career in Therapy, we believe in your potential - and we're excited to help you unlock it! Apply today and start shaping your future with us in making an impact with the residents we serve.

Status: Full-Time with flexible scheduling or Per Diem/PRN

Location: This position requires you to travel between two locations: Avondale Health and Rehab and Dyersburg Health and Rehab

Responsibilities :

• To provide quality speech therapy services and initiate referrals when appropriate, in accordance with established standards of practice, therapy department procedures and productivity standards. 

• To evaluate and obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation 

• To develop a treatment plan that includes a target list, short-term, and long-term goals

• Instructs patient, family, and staff in appropriate speech-language procedures to allow carry over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities 

• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems

• Oversight and implementation of proper protocols for FEES/MBS with coordination of site programs

• Participants in screening protocols for establishing needs of residents are being met timely and with clinical excellence

Job Education & Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

• Certificate of Clinical Competency

• MUST have active SLP license in state(s) of practice.

• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification 

Join a Team That Cares — About You and Those We Serve

Become part of a compassionate, high-performing team that celebrates your dedication and invests in your growth. We proudly support, recognize, and reward our caring professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for those entrusted to our care.

What We Offer:

•         Competitive Pay

•         Flexible Scheduling

•         Annual Performance Reviews

•         Employee Appreciation Programs & Rewards

•         Continuing Education Opportunities

•         PTO & Holiday Pay

•         401(k) Retirement Plan

•         Career Growth & Development

•         Low Staff-to-Patient Ratios

•         Employee Referral Program

•         Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

•         Life & Disability Insurance

•         …and so much more!

Avondale Health and Rehab is committed to providing the best for our employees, benefits may vary based on the status of the employee. Pay is based on the years of experience. Please see facility for more details.

We’re an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

 
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