Speech Therapist

Speech Therapist

The Center at Tucson is looking to hire a Speech Therapist now!

Shift Availability: Full time or PRN days

Pay: Full time $45-55/hour, PRN $55/hour, dependent on experience

The Speech Therapist (ST) assesses and evaluates patients who would benefit from skilled speech therapy services and develops an appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practices requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively screen/evaluate patients with possible communication, cognitive or swallowing disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards
• Provide rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with communication, cognitive and/or swallowing disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements
• Evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness
• Provide comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements
• Work closely with patients, family members and other care team members to adequately plan for patient needs, to include short term and long term goals

About Us

The Center at Tucson is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient's transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Why Join Our Team?

• We offer beautiful, new, state of the art facilities
• Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care
• We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs may be available for qualified candidates
• Excellent pay
• PTO
• 401k matching
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits

Qualifications

Education, licensure, certifications, and experience:

• Must possess a current and valid fingerprint clearance card (FPCC).
• Must possess a current and valid Speech Therapist license.
• Must possess a current and valid CPR certification.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
• 1 years' experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Other Job Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to tactfully work with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Must be knowledgeable of HIPAA compliance and requirements, and have the ability to maintain highly confidential information.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.