Speech Therapist
Berkshire Rehab & Skilled Care Center

Job Order #: 21847686

Sandisfield, MA 01255

Part Time

8 hours per week

POSTED 12/6/2024

CLOSE DATE 3/7/2025

Job Description

We are hiring a per diem Speech Therapist to join our dynamic care team at Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Sandisfield!

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Education & Experience:
-    Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Speech Therapy.
-    Current licensure by the applicable state agency.
-    Two (2) years of clinical experience in long term care preferred.
-    CEU's per state licensure requirements.
-    New graduates welcome!

Duties & Responsibilities:
-    Screens patients/residents.
-    Evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans.
-    May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as:  assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.
-    Under a physician's order, provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care.  Treatment venue includes individual, supervised and group.
-    Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
-    Consults with and trains patients/residents and caregivers.
-    Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
-    Documents activities according to the company's clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
-    Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
-    Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers and supervisor.
-    Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
-    Participates in the training and orientation of other staff.
-    Demonstrates ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field.
-    Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protects residents' individual health information.
-    May perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.
-    Participates in quality improvement activities.
-    Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.

Specific Requirements:
-    Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
-    Strong oral and written communication skills.
-    Strong organizational and analytical skills.
-    Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.
-    Excellent hearing and verbal skills required for directing staff, customer relations, and marketing activities.
-    Manual dexterity required for documentation needs, manipulations of equipment and for direct patient care.
-    Requires intense attention and concentration.
-    Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.
-    Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.
-    Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
-    Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.

For a full job description and to apply please click here.

How To Apply

Visit: https://berkshirerehabilitation.com/careers or email cover letter and resume to: ablack@athenahealthcare.com

Address

7 Sandisfield Road
Sandisfield, MA 01255

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Shift

First

Not Specified

Per Diem Position

Yes

Union Position

No

Apprenticeship

No

Pay

Not Specified

Benefits

  • Employee Discount
  • Major Medical
  • Prescriptions
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • 401K
  • Sick Leave
  • Vehicle Furnished

Benefit Details

Name

Tony Black

Title

Communications & Recruitment Specialist

Email

ablack@athenahealthcare.com

Phone

Not Specified

Address

7 Sandisfield Road
Sandisfield, MA 01255

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