Speech Therapist - Full-Time
The Speech Therapist is responsible for providing and directing speech therapy services to patients including assessment and treatment with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.
Opportunity Details:- Schedule: Full-time 72hrs bi-weekly
- Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is $40.00 - $50.00 per hour depending on years of experience.
- Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.
- Benefits: Team members working full-time are eligible for medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k with 6% match, paid time off for Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.
Essential Job Responsibilities:- Administers hearing or speech/language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written and oral tests and special instruments.
- Coordinates treatment plan with resident, family, and other team members.
- Records information on the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
- Monitors patient's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
- Instructs clients in techniques for more effective communication, including sign language, lip reading, and voice improvement./
- Follows guidelines/requirements set by CMS, federal and state regulations and meeting requirements set by other payors (insurance companies).
- Manages and maintains individual license/certification renewals and when applicable other professional certifications.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications:- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Previous experience in the rehabilitation/therapy field
- Current license, state certification, or registered as a Speech Therapist in good standing
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations including able to work irregular hours, attend meetings and special events
- Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations
Preferred Qualifications:- Doctor of Speech Language Pathology (SLPD) degree
- Previous experience in home health, hospice or senior care
