Speech/Language Pathologist - PRN

Lakeview Village offers short-stay rehabilitation services as well as outpatient therapy to those who live at Lakeview Village, as well as in the surrounding area.  The Lakeview Village Rehabilitation department is seeking a Speech/Language Pathologist to join its excellent team of therapists. 

Job Details:

• The SLP performs evaluations and develops effective patient treatment plans to restore, maintain, and prevent the decline of resident function by planning and administering medically prescribed speech-language pathology in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations and professional and accreditation standards.
• Consults the physician, the resident and the resident’s family to establish resident goals and develop a speech-language pathology treatment plan.
• Assesses and interprets evaluations and test results, administers speech-language pathology treatments and directs treatments given by aides and assistants.
• Assists residents in achieving treatment goals; evaluates effects of speech-language pathology treatment by accurately observing and tracking a resident’s progress, modifying medical equipment and adaptive equipment or supplies for residents to facilitate independence.
• Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to complete discharge planning, ensuring that each resident, caregiver, or family member is informed of the resident-centered maintenance program upon discharge. Recommends outpatient or Home Health follow-up programs as needed.
• Ensures that all resident care services are accurately documented according to established procedure.

Job Type: PRN

Pay:  $50/hr

Why join us?

• Retirement plan with employer match
• On-site childcare
• Fitness center and pool
• Competitive pay

• Must have a certificate of, or be eligible for, Certification of Clinical Competence from the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, and currently licensed to practice as a speech-pathologist in the State of Kansas.
• Demonstrates good communications skills, including but not limited to effective reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills, with a fluent understanding of English. 
• Possesses an empathetic approach to the elderly.
• Able to work in a team setting with residents, relatives, staff, and others.

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