Speech Language Pathologist

New Haven Center for Nursing and Rehab is currently seeking a Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join their IN-HOUSE team in New Haven, 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 181 Clifton St, New Haven, CT 06513, USA
• 150 bed SNF
• PRN also available!

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 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 client, 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 physician
• Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice
• Communicate changes in 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
• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
• Electronic documentation system
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and PTO benefits
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nurses. 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.

All inquiries will be held confidential

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