What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathologist - Superb Benefits! position at New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc?
If you are a mission-driven, compassionate professional with a passion for helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their best life, we have a place on our team for you!
The Speech-Language Pathologist conducts detailed assessments and analysis for all individuals on caseload annually, or as required, to determine dysphagia management and communication needs. This person is an Interdisciplinary Team Member who is required to participate in monthly review meetings, individual life plan meetings, special team meetings, and develop/monitor dining/communication plans/learning objectives, as well as assist individuals with the transition process into the community. In addition, this person will participate in teaching new employee orientation for dysphagia and communication. The Speech-Language Pathologist will also have the opportunity to complete inpatient/outpatient (specialty intermediate care clinic) direct treatments with necessary documentation/billing.
Requirements:
• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorder program
• Licensed by the Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Speech-Language Pathology, and American Speech Language Hearing Association for Certificate of Clinical Competence
• Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred
• Ability to meet criminal background, drug screening, and COVID-19 vaccine standards
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable operating transportation and proof of current auto insurance
Our employees experience all the benefits of working for a company that values their employees by providing a robust incentive and benefits package:
• Generous and flexible Annual Leave and Sick Leave plan
• FREE Onsight Primary Care Clinic for employees and their dependents
• Health, Vision and Dental insurance
• Numerous opportunities for company paid CEU
• Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year
• Retirement savings through KRS Pension Plan and 401K
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance at 1.5 times your annual salary
• Employee Assistance, Wellness, Perks and more!
New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.
Salary : $5,000
