Speech Therapist

Company: Maybrook Hills
Location: Altoona
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Speech Therapist for Maybrook Hills in AltoonaShift/hours: Full time position and PRN position available Working at Maybrook Hills truly means becoming a member of our family. We believe caring for seniors is a uniquely rewarding experience and there is no better place to realize that experience than with us.

As a Maybrook Hills employee, you will be an integral member of our team, and share in the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our residents each and every day.

Maybrook Hills has a friendly work environment with many long-time employees. Local Skilled Nursing Facility

Now seeking Speech Therapist

Responsibilities/duties:

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• Work collaboratively with the therapy teams and Rehab Department
  
• Complete evaluations and all necessary documentation
  
• Provide recommendations supporting communications/assessments
  
• Provide speech therapy as outlined in treatment plans and prescriptions
  
• Offer treatments that help improve patient's speech and/or dysphagia and overall ability to communicate
  
• Independently manage workflow which includes allotting time for treatment documentation of individual and group treatments and notes in the electronic records system
  
• -Familiar with PDPM
  
• Align therapy treatments and plans with understanding of Medicaid and Medicare billing
  
  Qualifications:
  
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  • New Jersey License
    
  • Background/experience in long term care (specifically a Skilled Nursing Facility)
    
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
    
  • Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities and ability levels
    
  • Creative problem solving skills
    
    We offer:
    
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    • Great environment with supportive management team
      
    • Competitive pay and generous benefits
      
    • Career advancement opportunity
      Required License/Certifications: Speech Therapy License

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