Speech Therapist (SLP) - Wilmington Delaware

Company: Cadia Healthcare Pike Creek
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Posted On: 01/23/2025

Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking a Full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team!Cadia rewards it's employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:BenefitsCompetitive SalaryAffordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family401k Retirement With Company MatchCompany Paid Life InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid HolidaysShort-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical LeaveCompany provided Life and Long Term Disability CoverageReferral Bonuses and More!Employee Perks ProgramTickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!Free and Discounted Employee MealsTuition ReimbursementIn Facility Training/Inservice ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramFree Will/Estate Preparation ServicesOptional Legal & Identity Protection ServicesVerizon Wireless DiscountCostco Membership Discount (DE only)Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (DE only)Purchasing Power (retail purchasing program)Position DescriptionThe Speech-Language Pathologist will administer screenings and comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients, develop appropriate and skilled plans of care for restoration, adaptation, compensation or maintenance of impairments and disabilities, and promote the highest level of functional mobility, abilities & quality of life.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdminister screenings & comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.Complete all essential documentation & forms accurately & efficiently, as required by law & facility regulations, related to the screening & evaluation of a patient, including, but not limited to, physician orders, evaluation, care plan, etc.Administer standardized tests/measures (Western Aphasia Battery, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability, etc.) for each evaluation, and periodically (at least monthly, and upon planned discharge) for regulatory and documentation compliance. Adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.Test and measure a patient's oral motor function, swallowing function, speech production, language comprehension & expression, cognitive-language skills, secondary language skills, voice & fluency, and record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.Use evidence-based treatment techniques, exercises, and activities to improve functional speech, language, cognition, swallowing, voice & fluency.QualificationsMust possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in this state.Must have current and up to date CPR certification.Experience with varying age groups and healthcare settings preferred.by Jobble More...

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