Description

American Traveler seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist with CCC certification and LTC/Rehab experience for a long-term care facility in Worcester, MA.

Details

• Long-term care (LTC) facility setting in Worcester, MA
• Speech-Language Pathology unit treating communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
• Typical treatment times of around 30 minutes per patient, with 10-14 patients on schedule depending on evaluation load
• 8-hour day shifts
• May float to Worcester as needed
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Active MA state SLP license required if applicable
• CCC-certified Speech-Language Pathologist
• Minimum 1 year of SLP experience required
• New grads considered if they completed Level II clinical fieldwork experience
• LTC or Rehab setting experience required
• One professional reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders
• Develop and adjust individualized plans of care following regulatory and clinical practice standards
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to guide interventions
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and modify services or make referrals as needed
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other providers
• Communicate regularly with supervisors and interdisciplinary team members on patient progress
• Complete comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory requirements
• Document treatment and progress in the electronic documentation system
• Accurately record treatment minutes per regulatory and clinical standards
• Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences and utilization reviews
• Participate in facility and company training sessions and in-services
• Obtain necessary DME or supplies per clinical practice requirements
• Supervise and support CFY or student SLPs as needed
• Adhere to ASHA and state practice standards, codes of conduct, and ethics
• No more than 7 days of requested time off (RTO) permitted during the assignment