About the Role
Local Skilled Nursing Facility Now seeking
Speech Therapist/SLP
Responsibilities/duties:
- Speech therapist (SLP) will work collaboratively with the therapy teams and Rehab Department
- Complete evaluations and all necessary documentation
- Provide recommendations supporting communications/assessments
- Provide speech therapy as outlined in treatment plans and prescriptions
- Offer treatments that help improve patient’s speech and/or dysphagia and overall ability to communicate
- Independently manage workflow which includes allotting time for treatment documentation of individual and group treatments and notes in the electronic records system
- Familiar with PDPM
- Align therapy treatments and plans with understanding of Medicaid and Medicare billing
Qualifications:
- New Jersey SLP License
- Background/experience in long term care (specifically a Skilled Nursing Facility)
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities and ability levels
- Creative problem solving skills
We offer:
- Great environment with supportive management team
- Competitive pay and generous benefits
- Career advancement opportunity
Benefits
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
- PTO