Speech Therapist - Willow Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Philadelphia, PA 19141
About the Job
Willow Terrace is adding a full-time SpeechTherapist (SLP/CCC) to join their in-house therapy program. Work with a fabulous, experienced team in a large, fully equipped rehab gym to make a difference for your patients
- Supportive and flexible DOR
- Tenured and friednly in-house rehab team
- Preferred facility with local hospitals
- Spacious rehab gym and full kitchen
- You will get your own laptop for documentation
SLP Responsibilities
· Evaluate Residents conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits
· Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition or Swallowing
· Education for Residents and Caregivers
· Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client’s independence and functioning
· Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders
· Provide training and education to clients, family, caregivers and other professionals as a subject matter expert
· Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician
· Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice
· Communicate changes in resident’s condition
· Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation
· Respond to family requests and concerns timely
· Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff
· Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur
· Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information
· Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements
SLP Requirements
· Active PA license in Speech-Language Pathology
· Current ASHA Certification
· In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
Career Advantages
- In-house Rehab (non-contracted)!
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits!
- Flexible Schedules!
All inquiries will be held confidential.
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