Speech Language Pathologist

Southport Center for Nursing and Rehab is currently seeking a Part-Time or PRN Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)CCC to join their IN-HOUSE team in Southport, CT. Great opportunity to join a progressive therapy team. We place high importance on attracting dynamic healthcare professionals who share a philosophy of quality patient/clinical care in a welcoming, respectful, and cohesive team environment.

• Located at 930 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, CT 06890

Duties Include:

• Evaluate Resident's conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits
• Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition or Swallowing
• Education for Residents and Caregivers
• Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase the client's independence and functioning
• Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders
• Provide training and education to clients, family, caregivers, and other professionals as a subject matter expert
• Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by the physician
• Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice
• Communicate changes in the resident's condition
• Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation
• Respond to family requests and concerns timely
• Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff
• Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur
• Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements

Career Advantages

• Rare in-house opportunity- Non-Contract
• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
• Electronic documentation system
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff

The rehab team is strategically designed with growth, opportunity, and career enrichment in mind! We believe our commitment to compassionate care, innovative solutions, patient-focused programs, and a reward-for-results culture will enrich the lives of patients and employees alike. Don't wait to start making a difference - the change begins today.