Job Description

Speech Therapist

Department: Rehabilitation/Therapy

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Pine Acres Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Local Skilled Nursing Facility Now seeking Speech Therapist/SLP PRN
PRN shifts available
Starting at $40/hr

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

Convenient location! The train is just a block away, and the city bus stops right in front of the facility, making your commute easy and accessible.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• PTO