Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) CFY Welcome to Apply

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

Lotus Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. As an SLP, you will be responsible for diagnoses and treats speech and language problems. Evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors. Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and non-organic etiology.

Qualifications:

• Must have a master’s degree from an approved curriculum in speech pathology, or its equivalent
• Must have a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC/SLP) from the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association or be eligible for a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
• Must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice as a speech-language pathologist or CFY in the state of Florida
• Prior experience in Speech Therapy (preferred)
• Member of state and national American Speech and Hearing Association (preferred)
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Proficient administrative and public relations skills
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in speech therapy
• Thorough knowledge of the possible hazards to patients during treatment and necessary precautionary and remedial measures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and to obtain their cooperation in the treatment prescribed
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the medical staff and other personnel
• Ability to understand, interpret, and adopt a physician’s written or oral directions and to recommend treatment programs and outline expected benefits regarding speech therapy
• Demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the demands of both patients and employees
• Must maintain patient and employee confidentiality
• Knowledge of Medicare and third party reimbursement, preferred:

Job Type:

-Full-Time

Benefits:

(as applicable)

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

Long term care

Rehabilitation center/ Skilled nursing facility.

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