We are seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our team! This person would aid in serving our high acuity vent/trach and short term rehabilitation patient population. Come check us out!

Position Summary:

A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will evaluate and treat residents/patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines. They will evaluate the resident’s/patient’s speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency and develop treatment plans. They will treat the residents/patients based on a physician’s treatment plan.

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology required.

Licenses/Certification:

Current license in Speech Language Therapy as required by state law.

Valid CPR certification required.

Experience:

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Essential Functions

Screens and evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plan.

Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient/resident treatment based on established plan of care.

Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems.

Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.

Instructs residents/patients, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.

Completes required forms and clinical records in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

Documents in patient records in an accurate and timely manner.

Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.

Provides comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting.

Works collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment.

Maintains resident/patient privacy pursuant to HIPAA.

Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

Develops treatment plans, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.

Communicates the resident’s/patient’s speech therapy program to the family and/or guardian.

Keeps written documentation including evaluations, daily notes and weekly summaries.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $47.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

long term care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

SLP license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Cascadia of Boise

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