Communicare Health Services - Point Pleasant, WV
posted 24 days ago
Full-time
Point Pleasant, WV
101-250 employees
Social Assistance
About the position
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position at CommuniCare Rehab offers a PRN opportunity to work directly with residents at Pleasant Valley Healthcare Center. This role focuses on providing therapy to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive skills, making a significant impact on residents' quality of life. The position emphasizes flexibility, work-life balance, and a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, review, and screen patient's/resident's medical charts and develop a treatment plan based on their needs.
- Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive problems.
- Administer, score, and interpret specialized speech tests.
- Instruct residents, families, and caregivers on monitoring speech and practicing new skills, including diet recommendations and safe swallowing techniques.
- Attend and lead interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to the rehab team.
- Participate in family meetings and education.
- Opportunity to treat at multiple locations to serve diverse resident needs.
Requirements
- Must have a Bachelor's and/or a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Hold a valid or pending State Speech Language Pathology License.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- No wage freeze
- Generous PTO
- End of year PTO buy back
- Work schedule flexibility
- Work-life balance
- Promote-from-within culture
- In-house stability and continuity of care
- Paid CEU
- Online library
