West Haven Center for Nursing and Rehab is currently seeking PRN Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) to join their IN-HOUSE team in West Haven, CT .
Great opportunity to join a progressive therapy team. We place high importance on attracting dynamic healthcare professionals who share a philosophy of quality patient / clinical care in a welcoming, respectful, and cohesive team environment.
located at 310 Terrace Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
Duties Include :
- Evaluate Resident's conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits
- Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition or Swallowing
- Education for Residents and Caregivers
- Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase the client’s independence and functioning
- Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and / or language comprehension disorders
- Provide training and education to clients, family, caregivers, and other professionals as a subject matter expert
- Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by a physician
- Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice
- Communicate changes in the resident’s condition
- Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation
- Respond to family requests and concerns timely
- Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff
- Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur
- Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements
Career Advantages
- Rare in-house opportunity
- Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
- Electronic documentation system
- Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff
- Comprehensive benefits package
The rehab team is strategically designed with growth, opportunity, and career enrichment in mind! We believe our commitment to compassionate care, innovative solutions, patient-focused programs, and a reward-for-results culture will enrich the lives of patients and employees alike.
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