Speech Language Pathologist at Avante at Lake Worth, Inc. summary:
As a Speech Language Pathologist at Avante at Lake Worth, you will provide essential speech therapy services to residents in a skilled nursing facility. This role involves assessment, treatment planning, and monitoring of residents' progress under physicians' orders. Join a positive team environment with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.
Are you a Speech Therapist seeking an excellent career opportunity? We are currently seeking a Full-Time Speech Therapist to join our Avante Team! Avante at Lake Worth, a Skilled Nursing Facility is seeking a Speech Therapist to join our team of long-term care professionals. This is a vital role in a facility with a positive community reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an experienced cohesive team. This is a skilled nursing facility, with an In-house therapy department.
At our company,
YOU are our greatest asset! We offer
Speech Therapist the following
benefits: - Competitive wages
- Affordable Health Plans (Medical, Dental, Vison and Life insurance available)
- Great culture and work environment
- Monthly Fun Bunch activities for staff
- 401k (Matching)
- Daily Pay!
- Plus, more!
Description: Provides and directs Speech-Language Pathologist services to residents, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions under physicians' orders.
Responsibilities Include: • Provides Speech-Language Pathologist services to residents and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with department procedures.
• Conducts screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Monitors resident's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
• Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the residents in their own environment.
• Provides clinical information in a timely manner concerning safety and functional needs for discharge.
• Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
• Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
• Follows management direction.
• Assists with and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement program as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience: • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of National Certification Examination for S.L.P.
• Current state licensure or license eligible.
• 0-3 years of long-term care experience.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We expressly prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status, or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of We employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.
Keywords:
Speech Therapist, Speech Language Pathology, skilled nursing, patient care, therapy services, long-term care, competitive wages, clinical evaluation, healthcare, rehabilitation
