Staff Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP/CCC) In-House - Rosewood Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a PRN Speech Therapist (SLP/CCC) to join their in-house therapy program. 

Weekday & Weekend hours available for PRN

• Flexible schedule to work
• Must love working with geriatrics & have active PA license in good standing

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