PRN Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Address: 101 Potters Lane Clarksville, IN 47129 PRN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) Wedgewood Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, has a PRN position available for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). Our therapists are in-house and members of the CommuniCare family.

This is an exciting opportunity making a direct impact through therapy. As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental and vision coverage, from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelors and/or a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an Accredited Program. Speech Therapy License (Required) Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilization.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation 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. Administer, score, and interpret specialized speech tests. Instruct residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.

Instruct and educate residents, families, and caregivers in appropriate diet recommendations and modifications for safe swallowing techniques. Complete required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations. Maintain patient records in an accurate and timely manner.

Maintain professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other approved learning experiences. Maintain confidentiality of all medical record, facility, and rehab related information. Maintain accurate billing information daily in accordance with facility procedures.

Attend/Lead interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of the rehab team. Attend and participate in family meeting when appropriate.

Job Type: PRN 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.