What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at ensign?
The Pines Post Acute and Memory Care Come join our team and start making a difference! The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing rehabilitative therapy to patients upon referral for communication, cognitive and/or swallowing disorders following all regulatory and clinical practice requirements. This includes recovery, improvement in function and when possible, a return to a prior level of functioning. Clinical documentation will describe objective measures and justification for continued or discontinued services. Pay: $40.00 - 50.00/hr. based on experience This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services. The Perks: A FUN, family atmosphere! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement and Sponsorship Programs Mentorship and Training 401(k) with Matching Contributions Dependent Care & Public Transportation FSAs Career Advancement Opportunities Cell Phone, Movie Ticket, & other discounts Apply Today! 1625 E Main Street, Clintonville, WI 54929 Our facility follows the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ COVID-19 vaccination requirement. The regulation requires all facility employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to be granted an exemption based on an approved request for a medical or religious exemption. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time Speech Therapist to join our supportive team in a welcoming nursing home environment. Whether you're an experienced professional or completing your Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY), we welcome you to grow your career with us. Pay: $40- $50/hr. pay is based on experience Hours: Monday-Friday Responsibilities Effectively screens/evaluates patients and/ with communication, cognitive or swallowing disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards. Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions. Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with communication, cognitive and/or swallowing disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements. Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements. Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Requirements - Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field. - Strong knowledge of early intervention practices and building caseloads. - Experience working in long term care - Knowledge of PCC is a plus - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. - Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment. - Compassionate approach towards patient care with a focus on improving quality of life. Address: 1625 E Main Street, Clintonville, WI 54929 Our facility follows the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ COVID-19 vaccination requirement. The regulation requires all facility employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to be granted an exemption based on an approved request for a medical or religious exemption. For benefit details check us out here http://ensignbenefits.com/ Benefits eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status. Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates. EOE disability veteran We are a provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitative services and offer a work environment where our teams are empowered to achieve superior clinical outcomes and high resident/family satisfaction ratings. We develop and support our employees so they can deliver a dignified and positive experience to our residents. We strive to achieve these objectives by living our core values of Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Intelligent Risk Taking, Celebration and Ownership. Our mission is, through moments of truth, to dignify long term and assisted care in the eyes of the world. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.