Speech/Language Pathologist -RWW-(SE Idaho/Pocatello/Idaho Falls - (US-ID-Pocatello - 83209)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: 47122436
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At Rehab Without Walls, a Gentiva company, we make it possible for associates to achieve their most ambitious career objectives. Our success, commitment to clinical excellence, scope of service, and financial strength means we can offer you real potential to build a rewarding career. And you'll be impressed by how we ensure your growth and development with Gentiva Universityour 24/7, online continuing education program. You can learn on your own schedule, at your own pace and earn valuable CE credits.

Since 1991, Rehab Without Walls® has provided a compelling alternative to rehabilitation in the traditional institutional setting: Cost effective rehabilitation with long-lasting, functional outcomes in the home, school, workplace and community -- wherever life happens. Rediscover your career as a barrier-free clinician!
As a Speech Language Pathologist for Rehab Without Walls®, you will:

*Evaluate the speech and language skills of person receiving services as related to educational, medical, social and psychological factors.

*Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment program for person served to restore the communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and non-organic etiology.

*Provide counseling, guidance and language development therapy to disabled persons receiving services.

*Administer, score and interpret specialized hearing and speech tests.

*Design community reintegration activities to assist the person receiving services with their speech and cognitive needs during physical activity. Assist the person receiving services in understanding their various needs and limitations and how to manage them during function.

*Provide training to the person receiving services and, as appropriate, all others involved in that person's rehabilitation. Analyze and document the result of any training.

*Perform a thorough evaluation, assessing the needs of the person receiving services, and set measurable objectives that are formulated in conjunction with the rehabilitation team. Adjust treatment to achieve maximum results.

Compensation: Competitive

Experience: Qualifications

*Masters Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or the equivalent

*Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and rehabilitation techniques generally required

*Must meet the education and experience requirements equivalent to the Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech/Language Pathology

*Maintain a professional license as required by the state of practice

*If professional licensure is not required, the Certificate of Clinical Competence as awarded by ASHA will be current and in full force and effect

*Effective communication skills
Benefits

We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package may include: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k); employee stock purchase plan; paid time off; tuition assistance program and free CE credits through Gentiva University, our 24/7 online education resource.

*Ask your recruiter about qualifying details, including minimum required hours.

About Rehab Without Walls, a Gentiva company

Gentiva® Health Services, Inc. is the nation's largest provider of comprehensive home health and related services. Gentiva serves patients through more than 500 direct service delivery units within over 400 locations in 36 states, and through CareCentrix®, which manages home healthcare services for major managed care organizations throughout the United States and delivers them in all 50 states through a network of more than 3,000 third-party provider locations, as well as Gentiva locations. The Company is a single source for skilled nursing; physical, occupational, speech and neurorehabilitation services; hospice services; social work; nutrition; disease management education; help with daily living activities; durable medical and respiratory equipment; infusion therapy services; and other therapies and services. Gentiva's revenues are generated from commercial insurance, federal and state government programs and individual consumers. For more information, visit Gentiva's web site, www.gentiva.com.

*Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.

To learn more, please contact your local recruiter at (toll free) 1.866.RWW.HIRE. To apply, please go to: www.gentiva.com/jobs.

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