• Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

    Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center (Chatham, NJ)


    Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Skilled Nursing Facility

     

    Chatham Hills Rehabilitation Team is currently searching for a Speech Language Pathologist. The SLP will provide and direct Speech Therapy services to patients to include assessment and treatment, development and implementation of programs, and related professional in-services. Performs duties under the direction of physician’s orders.

    Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Responsiblities:

    + Provides Speech Therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Speech Therapy Department procedures.

    + Conduct screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.

    + Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.

    + Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family, and other team members.

    + Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.

    + Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short and long term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.

    + Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family, and other team members.

    + Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.

    + Recommends and obtains appropriate equipment to improve patient’s communication. Instructs patient, family and staff in use of augmentative communication devices.

    + Participates in discharge planning.

    + Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their own environment.

    + Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services.

    + Supervises students and volunteers in accordance with state regulations.

    + Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

    + Records indirect and billable treatment times according to Speech Therapy Department procedures and submits weekly/monthly statistics to regional office.

    + Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.

    + Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the health care professional.

    + Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Programs as required.

    + Adheres to established confidentiality standards.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Requirements

     

    + Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

    + Current state licensure or license eligible

    + Demonstrates good skills in all forms of communication

    + Maintains education and development appropriate for position

    + Works well with others in a spirit of team work and cooperation

    + Performs position specific job functions at an acceptable level

    + Supports health system mission, vision and values

     

    Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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