Speech Language Pathologist - Sign-On Bonus
Company: Carelink Inc
Location: East Greenwich
Posted on: October 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:CareLink is a non-profit, mission-based 501c3
organization that was founded in 1997 by non-profit post-acute and
community-based organizations specializing in the care of older
adults and adults with disabilities. These organizations include
long-term care, housing, hospice, home care, assisted living and
adult-day health. In addition, CareLink is a direct provider of a
range of health and wellness services including rehabilitation
(PT/OT/SLP), mobile dental, audiology, podiatry, psychiatry, brain
health and wellness services. We keep individuals doing the things
that they want to do, independently, in the place they call home.We
are looking for a full-time (30-40 hours) Speech Language
Pathologist to join the team in our Southern RI Region, located
primarily at St. Elizabeth Home. Occasional coverage outside of
this area may be required.We offer schedule flexibility, great
benefits, an amazing team, rewarding work, and much more! If hired,
you would be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $1,000 with $500 paid
upon hire and $500 paid upon completion of 6 months of
employment.The Speech-language pathologist (SLP) work to prevent,
assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication,
cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in a
inter-disciplinary, evidence-based approach. In collaboration with
the Program Manager - Site, this individual is responsible for
ensuring the assigned community is given high quality, responsive
and relevant aging services in commitment to CareLink's
mission.Essential Functions:Provides hands-on, evidence based,
direct patient careResponsible for assessment/evaluation, treatment
and resources for communication, cognitive-linguistic and
swallowing disorders.Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary
team, participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, collaborates
on care planning; implementing needed services according to the
care plan and service allocation decisionsMust have comfort level
working with adults with differing abilities including but not
limited to Intellectual Impairment and Developmental Disorders.Must
be able to assess individuals with differing abilities and their
environments for augmentative communication interventions, both
low-tech and high-tech.Will serve as organizational resource in
area of Augmentative and Alternative Communication including
training and education.Teaching staff, patients, families and
students.Follows directions given by the Program Manager and other
supervisors, and asks questions at an appropriate time and
place.Commits and acts in the interest of the patient's
welfare.Complying with federal, state, and local certification
requirements.Administrative and Organizational Duties:Has a working
knowledge of job duties and departmental policies and
procedures.Incorporates policies and procedures into the daily
routine, referring to policies and procedures manual as
necessary.Makes recommendations for changes.Independently organizes
a schedule that reflects patient care priorities and organizational
needs and responsibilities.Carries a caseload that reflects the
required productivity standards.Uses appropriate written
communication.Participates in departmental
administration.Participates in quality improvement programs.Ensures
that equipment is in working condition and meets departmental
standards prior to patient's treatment.Reports defective equipment
to supervisor promptly.Uses facility equipment and supplies in a
cost-effective and respectful manner.Maintains a clean work
environment.Must be able to operate in the area of practice; apply
indications and contraindications according to patient diagnosis
and standard operating procedures.Mentors and trains staff,
students, and other disciplinary team members as neededActively
participates in finding solutions to identified
problems.Requirements:Performance Skills:Commitment to providing
high quality, evidence based health and wellness servicesAttention
to detailStrong interpersonal and collaboration skillsAbility to
problem solveCustomer service focusWillingness to
learnSituation-appropriate sense of urgency, prioritization skills,
follow through and sense of task ownershipIdentifies own learning
needs and seeks out educational experiences to meet those
needs.Demonstrates appropriate verbal communication.Is receptive to
constructive feedback regarding performance.Uses appropriate
channels of communication and assumes responsibility for securing a
satisfactory response.A team player that demonstrates a willingness
to meet departmental needs, weekend rotation, coverage and schedule
changes and site changes when census demands.Education/Experience
Required:Graduate of an approved program of Speech, Hearing and
Language Development, culminating in a minimum of a Master's
Degree.Valid Speech Therapist license in the state of RIMust have
current Certificate of Competency from ASHA (CCC-SLP)3 years of
clinical experience with one year of service with the elder
communityInterest in working with all abilities including the
intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) populationMust
possess a valid and current driver license and auto
insurance.Current BLS and/or CPR certification (or willingness to
become certified) from the American Heart Association or American
Red Cross.Compensation details: 41-47 Hourly
WagePI6834cb66e037-25660-35724261
Keywords: Carelink Inc, Warwick , Speech Language Pathologist - Sign-On Bonus, Healthcare , East Greenwich, Rhode Island
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