Speech-Language Pathologist

$65.00 / hour

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN
Location: Elderwood at Burlington
Pay Rate: $65.00 per hour
Schedule: Per Diem (PRN)

Position Overview

Elderwood at Burlington is seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team on a PRN basis. The Speech-Language Pathologist assists in ensuring the health and well-being of residents by developing and implementing individualized speech-language therapy treatment plans and providing high-quality therapeutic services.

This position plays a vital role in maintaining the highest degree of quality care at all times.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluation findings

• Provide speech-language therapy services in accordance with physician orders and facility standards

• Conduct audiometric screenings upon request and recommend further audiology services as appropriate

• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with regulatory standards

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated resident care

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

• Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (Vermont)

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred

• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care preferred

• Strong communication and documentation skills

Why Join Elderwood at Burlington?

• Competitive PRN rate of $65/hour

• Flexible scheduling

• Supportive interdisciplinary team

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents

401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Enjoy a fun and diverse work environment, Friendly and supportive staff, Truly make a difference in our residents' lives while providing top notch care, Uniform Provided

Speech-Language Pathologist:

• Screens resident for communication problem upon request; conducts an in-depth evaluation and makes written recommendations for a therapy plan of care, if necessary and upon request.
• Coordinates audiometric screening test for resident and makes referrals for further audiology evaluations, or treatments if necessary.
• Initiates speech-language therapy plan of care according to physician orders; and maintains required contact with the physician during the therapy program of resident.
• Observes rights of residents and treats residents with respect and kindness.
• Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries for all residents in a speech-language treatment program.
• Confers with other staff regarding special needs of residents and integrates speech-language treatment program with goals and approaches of other disciplines.
• Attends Resident Care Planning and Family/Resident Care Plan Review meetings for residents currently in a speech-language treatment program.
• Maintains records that include statistical reports about resident, in-service education information, budget information and a material/equipment inventory.
• Submits statistical reports to the Business Office staff for Medicare billing payments, and completes assessment forms upon request.
• Attend staff meetings and required or preferred in-service training.
• Participates in developing and conducting in-service training programs for facility personnel involved in resident care.
• Reviews written speech-language policies and procedures annually and makes necessary revisions.
• Maintains costs of program within the parameters of the annual budget.

Speech-Language Pathologist:

• M.A. or M.S. Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved school required.
• State license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist required.
• Clinical Competence Certification from the American Speech and Hearing Association preferred.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
• Current, valid CPR/BLS credential.
• Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required.
• Verification of qualifications by the State Department of Health
• Rehabilitation Therapies (license number/certification number) required.
• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
• Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company by following the core values of Integrity, Team work, Passion for Excellence and Reverence for the Individual is required.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.