GEM Transitional Care Center is a 75 bed skilled nursing facility specializing in short-term therapy and dedicated to providing all of our residents with the type of care they deserve. We are looking for a full time Speech Language Pathologist to join our growing in-house team.
We offer a variety of therapies and care services to assist patients in regaining their independence, whether they are recovering from a hospital stay or require ongoing medical support. As the Speech Language Pathologist and a valued team member, you will collaborate with therapists, patients, their families and the IDT to guide each patient through a personalized therapy program, helping them reach their recovery goals.
Join our team and enjoy a range of benefits:- Healthcare
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Consistent schedule
REQUIREMENTS:- CPR Certification (Required)
- Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (Required)
- 1-2 years' experience in long-term care preferred.
- Good physical and mental health.
- The candidate must be able to perform any physical requirement of the position, including lifting dead weight or an unassisted weight of 40 pounds.
- Is capable of following oral and written instructions.
- Have training, knowledge, and experience, which allows for general supervision of responsibilities.
REPORTING: TheSpeech Language Pathologist Reports to the Rehabilitation Director
JOB DUTIES:- Basic knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy, and physiology.
- Treat patient following Speech Language Pathology Standard of Care and Practice.
- Provides assessment, treatment, and rehabilitative services to patients who have experienced injury or disability disease. Provides residents with exercises related to Speech-language pathology
- Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice.
- Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect and discuss observations with staff, Physician, and Rehab Director.
- Responsible for the monitoring and documentation of resident treatment and response.
- Assists with formulating a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and assesses learning effectiveness; family is included in teaching as appropriate, and staff and Physician are apprised of conclusions.
- Meets current documentation standards and policies
- Adheres to the facility's Policy and Procedure
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