What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-House Speech Language Pathologist position at Heritage Rehab?
Embassy of Logan in Logan, OH is seeking a PRN Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our growing In-House therapy team. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and motivated clinician looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.
Embassy of Logan is a 135-bed skilled nursing facility nestled in the picturesque scenery near Lake Logan State Park in central Ohio. We offer spacious private and semi-private rooms in a home-like setting to enhance resident comfort.
Our compassionate team of RNs, LPNs and nursing assistants specialize in one-on-one care. Everyone receives a thorough assessment to determine clinical and personal needs. We also strive to work closely with residents and their families to create a personalized healthcare strategy.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Evaluate Residents conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits
- Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition of 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 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
- 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
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred through American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
- Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or geriatric rehab preferred.
- Knowledge of dysphagia management and modified diets.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
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Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Skilled nursing facility: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Speech-Language Pathology License (Required)
Work Location: In person