Speech Language Pathologist
Stearns Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is looking to hire a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to provide patient centered speech and language therapy for patients in our long-term care facility in Granite City, IL. Are you a passionate professional with high ethical standards? Do you have a positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude and want to join a rapidly growing skilled nursing rehabilitation team that will appreciate what you have to offer as Speech Therapist? Are you looking for a well-respected and supportive company that can offer you opportunities for professional growth? If so, please read on.
This Speech Pathologist position offers a very competitive hourly wage
for the region commensurate with experience. We also offer excellent
benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, life insurance,
AD&D, a 401 (k) plan, generous paid time off (PTO), optional
short-term/long-term disability, flex benefit plans, a continuing
education/licensure allowance, on-site training, a web-based training program
that can be used for continuing education, and a referral bonus program. We
also offer mentoring if desired. If this sounds like the opportunity in
long-term care that you've been looking for, apply today!
Our primary focus is on providing patients with the best possible care by
providing our employees with the high-quality education and training
needed to be leaders in the industry. Our employees have access to the latest
technology regarding therapy programs, treatment approaches, and
documentation. We are invested in the success of each team member,
providing not only exceptional pay and benefits, but a very
supportive work environment.
A DAY IN THE LIFE A SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
As a Speech Therapist at a long-term care facility, you arrive each day happy
to work for a practice that gives you the time and support to get real results
for your patients. You love the collaborative spirit at Stearns
Nursing and Rehab where you have ample opportunities to learn and develop
into a better therapist. You use your knowledge of developmental factors
specific to adult and geriatric residents to plan and deliver the best
individualized care for each of your patients whether challenged with
orthopedic issues, neurological diseases, or complex medical conditions.
You conduct patient evaluations and take the time to really understand their
complaints and goals as you work on their individual treatment plans. Your
attention to detail is essential to your success, as you keep up-to-date and
accurate records. You also provide excellent leadership for assistants. And,
your collaborative skills come into play as you play an active role on each
patient's interdisciplinary team. Using your good communication skills, you
also take the time to thoroughly educate caregivers at the skilled nursing
facility on how to assist patients with their individualized maintenance
programs. After a day of hard work, you feel great about the measurable progress
you have observed in your patients!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SPEECH THERAPIST
- Master’s degree or higher from an accredited Speech Language Pathology program
- Current Speech Language Pathologist license
- Current ASHA Certification
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations as they pertain to long-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation facilities.
Do you present yourself professionally? Are you patient-focused and always
eager to learn and improve? Do you have respect for privacy and confidentiality?
Are you a self-motivated team player? Do you have the ability to be tactful and
sensitive to the emotional needs of others? Are you a problem solver? If so,
then you might just be perfect for this Speech Therapist position!
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR LONG-TERM CARE REHABILITATION TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this speech pathologist position,
please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We
look forward to meeting you!