Speech Language Pathologist

Mount Vernon Place Care Center is seeking a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist for their in-house rehab team!

Benefits:

• Weekday & Weekend hours available
• Flexible schedule to work
• Net Health Documentation
• Must love working with geriatrics & have active MO license in good standing

Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase 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 client, 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 physician
• Perform screening rounds as directed by Director of Rehabilitation to assess for client needs and environmental safety

Requirements:

• Knowledge of current Speech Therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
• Active Speech Therapy License in good standing (required)
• Current ASHA certification