Occupational Therapist

Bayberry Commons

  • Pascoag, RI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 11 days ago
With six locations, the Health Concepts family of skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers provides exceptional care in home-like settings in every corner of Rhode Island. Privately-owned by the Ryan family for more than 60 years, Health Concepts still operates on its founding tenet: Top quality care results from superior medical services delivered by professionals who place premium importance on nurturing each resident’s needs and preferencesSeeking Certified Speech Language Pathologist for dynamic SNF environment.Purpose of Your Job PositionThe primary purpose of the position is providing and directing speech therapy services to patients which may include pediatric, adult and/or geriatric persons. The goal of helping them reach their maximum performance potential within a medical model of practice shall occur.As an Speech Language Pathologist you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provides speech therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Speech Therapy Department Procedures.
  • Conducts screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for interventions/treatment.
  • Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
  • Develops appropriate home or programming within the community to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their environment.
Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
  • Hold a current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech- Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) credential offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
  • Must hold a current license in the state of practice or a valid type 10 or be eligible for licensure through completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year
Excellent benefit package includes: medical, dental, life, 401(k) match, vacation & sick.EOE

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