Speech Therapist

South Shore Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Rockland is looking for a full-time Speech Therapist!

Up to $55 an hour with weekly pay. South Shore is a 96-bed skilled nursing facility.

You provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment, and consultation to a general rehab caseload; participate in the clinical team process; provide teaching and training to caregiver staff; and supervise other assistants, aides, and students as required.  
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Speech Therapy.

• Current licensure by the applicable state agency.

• Two (2) years of clinical experience in long-term care preferred.

• CEU’s per state licensure requirements.

• Newly licensed therapists welcome!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Screens patients/residents.

• Evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans.

• May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as:  assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.

• Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care.  Treatment venue includes individual, supervised and group.

• Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.

• Consults with and trains patients/residents and caregivers.

• Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.

• Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.

• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.

• Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers and supervisor.

• Participates in clinical program development and implementation.

• Participates in the training and orientation of other staff.

• Demonstrates ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field.

• Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.

• May perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.

• Participates in quality improvement activities.

• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.

Specific Requirements:

• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.

• Excellent hearing and verbal skills required for directing staff, customer relations, and marketing activities.

• Manual dexterity required for documentation needs, manipulations of equipment and for direct patient care.

• Requires intense attention and concentration.

• Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.

• Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay

• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).