Speech Therapist - Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside

Speech Therapist

Brookside Rehabilitation Center – Lincoln, NE 68516

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Education & Qualifications

· Must possess a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.

· Must possess current, unencumbered license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist from the Commonwealth.

· Must be in good physical and mental health.

· Ability to work independently or part of a group.

· Effectively communicate with others.

Experience

· Long-term care experience desirable. Computer experience desirable.

Specific Requirements

· Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.

· Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

· Knowledge of elderly and/or disabilitites'

· Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to interact with difficult personalities/residents.

· Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.

· Basic understanding of following step-by-step procedures.

· Follows and understands written and oral directions.

· Knowledge of equipment used in long-term care (e.g., lifts, wheelchairs, Geri chairs, and scales).

· Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Occupational and Sensory Requirements

(With or without the aid of mechanical devices)

· Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

· Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.

· Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

· Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be      fully met.

· Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.

· Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility.

· Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 (fifty) pounds to a minimum height of 4 (four) feet and be able to push, move, and/or carry such    weight a minimum distance of 2 (two) feet.

· May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

  Job Type: Full-time

  Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location