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Bear Mountain Health Care SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (Part Time) in Franklin, Massachusetts
Cedarwood Gardens Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us.
At Alpha Healthcare, Cedarwood Gardens, providing unmatched rehabilitation is what we do best. Our team of professional caregivers share this belief, not because it is their job, but because they care. Our team is actively looking to hire a motivated, creative and experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for our Long Term Care Facility in Franklin, MA.
We specialize in fast-track rehabilitation services and also provide long-term care when needed. It is our mission to provide our residents with customized rehabilitation programs to ensure optimal recovery and superior care. With 82 beds and an extensive list of amenities, we bring a new level of comfort to the care received.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The SLP position provides quality resident care to enable the resident to achieve and maintain the maximum level of functional ability while maintaining positive level of interaction with facility and resident. The position reports to the Rehabilitation Director.
BENEFITS:
Cedarwood Gardens, provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our employees. Current benefits include:
• Competitive salary and bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Professional growth opportunity
• Commitment to provide quality training to our staff
• Opportunities for collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
Essential Job Responsibilities: Including, but not limited to:
Working with the RD, evaluates, develops, organizes and implements resident care programs through the utilization of selected ST procedures in individual and group sessions
Manages caseload in all areas of identifying residents through screening process and scheduling treatment individually or in groups while maintaining productivity expectations
Instructs resident, family, and caregivers in ST to be continued upon discharge
Adheres to PPS guidelines, ensures all ST documentation/treatment conforms to documentation/billing policies and procedures
Working with RD, provides oversight and direction of techs and assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students
Assists in the assurance that the physical surroundings and equipment are sanitary, orderly and free from conditions that may cause safety hazards
Complies with ethical, regulatory, procedural and professional standards and practice guidelines
Residents’ Rights Functions. Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy. Fosters feelings of self worth and respect by treating residents with kindness and understanding
Knows and complies with Residents’ Bill of Rights. Reports all grievances and resident complaints to administrator and/or Director of Nursing immediately
Reports any incident involving rehab staff to RVP immediately
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of accredited SLP school, has CCC or is in CFY, and eligible for licensure
Prior long-term care experience preferred but will train right candidate
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected under applicable law.
LOCATION • 130 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038