Speech Language Pathologist; SLP

A great Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) is looking for an experienced, hard-working Speech Language Pathologist to join their growing team in Bigfork, MT
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The Speech Language Pathologist performs comprehensive evaluation and treatment as prescribed by a physician, to improve or restore a patient’s ability to function independently. They will plan, organize, develop, and administer speech therapy services to ensure safe and effective treatment plans for patients.

• Provides treatment programs to maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities within each patient’s structural or functional limitations
• Utilizes appropriate evaluation tools and completes accurate evaluations
• Supervises Clinical Fellow and other SLPs in direct patient care and patient-related activities

Writing specific, objective documentation that is outcome oriented and details the patient’s needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date, including specific, objective measurable goals.

Manages Medicare Medical Review and Denials process in conjunction with the Director of Rehabilitation and therapy staff.

• Availability to work full-time as a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Montana
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited program

Knowledge in Speech-Language Pathology evaluation and treatment as they relate to medically based speech, language, and swallowing disorders.

Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Ability to work with all types and levels of staff and patients.

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility
• CPR certified

Looking for a change in settings? Maybe you know someone who is looking for a new position. We encourage you to apply. For more details on this position, please contact Christine Richie with 1 Legacy Healthcare Recruiters at . Thank you and have a great day