PRN Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Address: 144 Washington Road Edgewater, MD 21037 Speech Language Pathologist CommuniCare Rehab, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a PRN opening for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at South River Healthcare Center, where our therapists are In-House Team Members. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact with our residents through therapy. CommuniCare is a rapidly growing company, with 170 centers across IN, MD, MO, OH, PA, VA, WV Benefits: Competitive Wages, No Wage Freeze Generous PTO, End of Year PTO Buy Back Work Schedule Flexibility, Work-Life Balance Promote-from-within culture; In-house stability and continuity of care Paid CEU Online Library Qualifications: Must have a Bachelors and/or a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an Accredited Program. Hold a valid or pending State Speech Language Pathology License Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Evaluate, Review, and Screen patient’s/resident’s medical charts, evaluations under physician order and develop a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs. Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to improve communication, swallowing, and/or cognitive problems, as well as administer, score, and interpret specialized speech tests. Instruct residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills, diet recommendations, and modifications for safe swallowing techniques. Attend/Lead interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of the rehab team, as well as participating in family meetings/education. Opportunity to treat at multiple locations, allowing you to serve the diverse needs of residents. Job Requisition: R-0000059766 Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.