Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)

Join our team as a Fulltime Speech-Language Pathologist for the Clinical Fellowship Year, where you'll have the opportunity to grow and excel in your profession.

We value our employees! We offer long term employment opportunities with job stability, including supporting and encouraging career growth advancement. We offer Health, Dental and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, 403(b) with Matching Retirement Plan, Life insurance (paid by the company) and a team spirit workplace culture!

KEY FEATURES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• Primary location at one of our esteemed skilled nursing facilities, with additional opportunities to work in outpatient and geri-psych settings within our community.
• Benefit from the guidance and support of not just one, but TWO full-time SLP-CCC clinical instructors/mentors throughout your fellowship. Their wealth of experience and dedicated mentorship will be available to you consistently.
• Access to complimentary Continuing Education Units (CEUs) related to our cutting-edge 'Synchrony - Dysphagia Solution,' similar to the Vitalstim system. This ensures you stay current with this unique advancement in the field.
• Our comprehensive program aims to develop your expertise in the treatment of dysphagia and cognitive training, fostering confidence and competence during your rotation.
• As you complete your fellowship year, there may be an exciting potential for continued employment with our organization.

If you are an ambitious Speech-Language Pathologist and are seeking a rewarding opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful impact, and cultivate a successful career, we invite you to apply now. Join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care to our community.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordination with clinical instructor including regularly scheduled meetings to improve your skills and provide excellent care.
• Communication with clinical instructor and director of rehabilitation about any support needs.
• Participate in both direct and indirect learning experiences with your clinical instructor.
• Dedication to learning and progressing your skills as a new therapist.
• Screens and evaluates Resident and develops appropriate care plan.
• Under a physician’s direction, provides direct patient / resident treatment based on established plan of care.
• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems.
• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Licensed in Speech-Language Pathology as required by state law.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
May supervise Rehab Aides and others involved in program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT:
Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee may occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.