Speech Therapist

SPEECH THERAPIST- FULL TIME

SHORE ACRES CARE CENTER- St Petersburg, FL

www.shoreacrescc.com

The brand-new Shore Acres is seeking a FULL-TIME Speech Language Pathologist (SLP/CCC) to join our amazing in-house rehabilitation team where you are valued and appreciated. As a team member, you can expect excellent leadership, supportive facility leadership, competitive rates and benefits, and a fun environment to work in.

The SPEECH THERAPIST position offers the following:

FULL TIME:  30+ hours a week with flexible schedule

PAY:  $45.00 to $50.00 hour based on experience and a range of factors.

SIGN ON BONUS: $2500.00

-            Job Stability in an in-house supportive environment

-            Competitive Pay and Benefits

-            Weekly Pay

-            Professional Licensure Reimbursement

-            Continuing Education Allowance

-            Supportive Director of Rehabilitation

-            Clinical mentorship and leadership development

SPEECH THERAPIST JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

·        Screening and evaluation and plan of care development of residents of various cognitive and medical diagnoses

·        Knowledge and understanding of standardized assessments and evidence-based practice are utilized to support clinical interventions.

·        Provide skilled Speech Therapy services to medically necessary residents with cognitive and functional disorders related to swallowing and/or speech language to improve, maintain, or prevent further deterioration.

·        Continuous assessment of resident progress and treatment plans to make clinical adjustments and decisions based on individual resident needs.

·        Monitor treatment plans for effectiveness to ensure residents’ functional outcomes.

·        Provided education and consultation to residents, families, caregivers, and facility staff related to Speech Therapy.

·        Complete all necessary clinical documentation through each resident case.

·        Communicates efficiently and effectively with Director of Rehabilitation, rehabilitation team members and other IDT staff regarding resident status, treatment plan, progress, barriers to progress and discharge planning.

SPEECH THERAPIST QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRES:

·        Florida licensed/eligible in Speech Language Pathology

·        Knowledge of Net Health and Point Click Care

·        Professionalism, excellent communication, and time management skills

·        Completion of SLP/CCC

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