Speech Language Pathologist

About This Role

Join Avamere as a Speech Language Pathologist to provide quality patient care, including evaluation, treatment, and documentation, within a collaborative in-house therapy team focused on enhancing the lives of patients in skilled nursing and post-acute care.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech pathology services to patients according to licensure
• Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines
• Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safety
• Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education
• Supports and participates in department operations and development
• Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care

Requirements

• Able to practice unencumbered
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
• Full knowledge of resident’s rights
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved curriculum in Speech-Language Pathology
• Entry level

Benefits

Certifications