Speech Therapist (PRN)

Position: Speech Therapist Position at Beach Breeze Rehab & Care (PRN)

Location: West Palm Beach, Florida

Salary: $57 per hour

Beach Breeze Rehab & Care is seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist to join our team. As a Speech Therapist at our facility, you will play a crucial role in organizing and conducting speech/language programs aimed at assisting our residents with rehabilitation. Your primary focus will be on restoring, reinforcing, and enhancing essential communication and swallowing skills.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the acquisition of adaptive communication devices and provide instruction on their usage to residents.
• Select appropriate activities tailored to each resident's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
• Collaborate with other members of the rehabilitation team to determine the most suitable therapeutic regimen for each resident.
• Instruct residents in the necessary skills and techniques for participating in activities, and regularly evaluate their progress, attitudes, and behavior related to rehabilitative potential.
• Adapt programs to meet the individual needs of residents.
• Attend and actively contribute to resident care, staffing, and other relevant meetings.
• Conduct training programs and participate in training medical, nursing, and other personnel in speech therapy techniques and objectives.
• Supervise supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
• Ensure that residents and their families receive the highest quality of service in a compassionate atmosphere that respects their needs and rights.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Speech-Language curriculum certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA Certified SLP).
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as required in Florida.
• Eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

If you value working in an environment where compassion, care, and respect for residents' needs are paramount, we invite you to join our team at Beach Breeze Rehab & Care.

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