Speech Language Patholgist Full-Time

Description

Vertis Therapy is seeking a Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team at Lake Meadows in Fishers, Indiana. 

In this role, you will evaluate and treat residents in an assisted living and memory care setting to help improve their communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities, independence, safety, and overall quality of life. You will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents, collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team, and provide individualized, resident-centered care. As a full-time team member, you will play an important role in supporting residents’ functional abilities and helping them maintain the highest possible level of independence.

Responsibilities

Resident Assessment and Treatment: Evaluate residents' communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities. Establish and implement individualized treatment plans based on resident needs and goals to improve function, independence, and quality of life.

Documentation: Complete timely and accurate evaluations, progress notes, treatment documentation, and discharge summaries in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

Professional Development: Participate in team development meetings 

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution. Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or be eligible for a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY). 

Licensure: Valid Speech-Language Pathologist state license or license eligibility.

Skills: Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Physical Requirements: Ability to assist residents as needed and perform physical tasks related to therapy. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the facility as required.

Technology: Computer proficiency and ability to document in an electronic medical record platform.

Requirements

 Benefits

Medical benefits including PPO and HSA options

Dental and Vision benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) matching

Continuing Education Allowance

Company-paid Life Insurance with the option to purchase additional coverage

Short- and Long-Term Disability

 
Vertis Therapy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vertis Therapy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.