Speech TherapistCape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center • Centerville, Massachusetts

Speech Therapist

Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center • Centerville, Massachusetts

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We are hiring a Speech Therapist to join our dynamic care team at Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Centerville!

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our residents and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As a Speech Therapist, you provide patient / resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload; participate in the clinical team process; provide teaching and training to care giver staff; and supervise other assistants, aides and students as required.

Education & Experience :

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Speech Therapy.
Current licensure by the applicable state agency.
Two (2) years of clinical experience in long term care preferred.
CEU’s per state licensure requirements.
New graduates welcome!

Duties & Responsibilities :

Screens patients / residents.

Evaluates patients / residents and develops appropriate care plans.

May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as : assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.

Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes individual, supervised and group.

Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.

Consults with and trains patients / residents and caregivers.

Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.

Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.

Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.

Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers and supervisor.

Participates in clinical program development and implementation.

Participates in the training and orientation of other staff.

Demonstrates ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field.

Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.

May perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.

Participates in quality improvement activities.

Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and / or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.

Specific Requirements :

Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.

Excellent hearing and verbal skills required for directing staff, customer relations, and marketing activities.

Manual dexterity required for documentation needs, manipulations of equipment and for direct patient care.

Requires intense attention and concentration.

Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.

Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.

Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.

About Athena Health Care Systems :

Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.

Athena’s Benefits :

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members :

Updated benefits options effective January 1, 2025, with different plans available to choose from!

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.

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