Speech Language Pathologist, Blue Palms Deland / Daytona Beach, In-House - Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center of Deland

Now hiring Speech Language Pathologists to join our in-house, rehab program at Blue Palms Health & Rehab Center! We offer competitive rates, flexible schedules, and full-benefits.

Full-time and PRN job opportunities available!

Blue Palms Health & Rehab is committed to providing an unprecedented level of quality service, compassionate care and a range of amenities. Our 20-acre campus is located a few blocks from DeLand’s historic Main Street and the picturesque grounds of Stetson University.

The Mission of Blue Palms is to provide quality services to our residents and their families, by assisting and enabling every resident to attain his or her highest potential. We firmly believe and strongly encourage our staff to treat every resident with the utmost respect and dignity, as if they were their own parent. As part of this mission, we strive to be the best provider and employer in each of our communities.

Blue Palms enthusiastically supports, recognizes, and rewards our team of caring professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for those entrusted to our care.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate Residents conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits
• Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition of Swallowing
• Education for Residents and Caregivers
• 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
• Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice
• Communicate changes in resident’s condition
• Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation
• Respond to family requests and concerns timely
• Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff
• Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur
• Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements

Career Advantages:

• In-House opportunity
• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
• Clinical expertise & training available
• Electronic documentation system
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff
• Full Benefits/PTO

Requirements:

• Valid SLP license in the state where services are rendered
• ASHA Certification (CCC) required
• Long term care experienced preferred

The rehab team is strategically designed with growth, opportunity, and career enrichment in mind! We believe our commitment to compassionate care, innovative solutions, patient focused programs and a reward-for-results culture will enrich the lives of patients and employees alike. Don’t wait to start making a difference – the change begins today.