Speech Therapist

We are hiring a Speech Therapist to join our dynamic care team at Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Webster!

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

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our residents and their families, and we aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As a Speech Therapist, you will provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment, and consultation to a general rehab caseload; participate in the clinical team process; provide teaching and training to caregiver staff; and supervise other assistants, aides, and students as required.

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.
• CEUs per state licensure requirements.
• New graduates welcome!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Screen patients/residents.
• Evaluate patients/residents and develop appropriate care plans.
• 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, provide direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes individual, supervised, and group.
• Contribute to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
• Consult with and train patients/residents and caregivers.
• Monitor efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
• Document activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
• Demonstrate consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers, and supervisor.
• Participate in clinical program development and implementation.
• Participate in the training and orientation of other staff.
• Demonstrate ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field.
• Comply with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protect residents’ individual health information.
• Perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.
• Participate 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.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our…