What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Community Care Centers Inc?
Mount Vernon Place Care Center is seeking a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist for their in-house rehab team!
Benefits:
- Weekday & Weekend hours available
- Flexible schedule to work
- Net Health Documentation
- Must love working with geriatrics & have active MO license in good standing
Responsibilities:
- 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 client, 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
- Perform screening rounds as directed by Director of Rehabilitation to assess for client needs and environmental safety
Requirements:
- Knowledge of current Speech Therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
- Active Speech Therapy License in good standing (required)
- Current ASHA certification