What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist position at Athena Health Care Systems?
Location: Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Webster
Shift: Per diem
Rate: Up to $60 an hour, weekly pay
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Speech Therapist to join our team at Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, a skilled nursing facility. As a Speech Therapist, you will provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload, and participate in the clinical team process.
Responsibilities:
Shift: Per diem
Rate: Up to $60 an hour, weekly pay
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Speech Therapist to join our team at Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, a skilled nursing facility. As a Speech Therapist, you will provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload, and participate in the clinical team process.
Responsibilities:
- Screens patients/residents and evaluates them for rehabilitation services
- Develops and implements individualized rehabilitation plans
- Provides direct patient/resident treatment and consultation
- Participates in the clinical team process and contributes to quality improvement activities
- Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, and customers
- Demonstrates ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field
- 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
- 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
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
- Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Salary : $60