Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Bridge Crest Post Acute
Compensation: $49-$55/hour (DOE)

Bridge Crest Post Acute is seeking dedicated and experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our care team.

If you are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a supportive and team-driven environment, we'd love to meet you.



* Essential Duties
+ Evaluate residents to determine speech therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies
+ Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence
+ Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides
+ Participates in ongoing communication with a supervising SLP to meet or exceed American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association (ASHA) minimum supervision requirements
+ Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning
+ Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed
+ Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed
+ Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements
+ Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols
+ Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and aspiration prevention strategies
+ Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in swallows and cognition
+ Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned
+ Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues


* Qualifications
+ Education and/or Experience
o Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Speech-Language Pathology
o Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care
+ Language Skills
o Ability to read technical procedures
o Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manual
o Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families
+ Mathematical Skills
o Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
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