Speech Therapist

The mission of Tandem Health Care System is to provide quality health care through regional networks of care. This includes short-term transitional care, long-term nursing care, Alzheimer's care, assisted living, rehabilitation, and other health related services. Each facility within the System is dedicated to operating in a manner which consistently displays excellence in care and service to our customers.
Tandem Rehab, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tandem Health Care, is uniquely positioned to deliver one of the most effective rehabilitation programs in the long-term health care industry. Our exclusive delivery system has been successfully implemented in more the 60 health care facilities in multiple states.
In addition to providing exceptional Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy, the Tandem Rehab team also offers valuable support and training to facility partners in the following areas:
• Appropriate RUG Utilization Practices
• Development 7 support of programs for long-term care residents
• Census building Programs
• Continued Education Programs for facilities
• Outpatient Programs

Administrators tell us they “must have” communication and integration within their system and their facility. We’ve responded by:
• Establishing Rehab, MDS, and Nursing coordination to deliver optimum levels of therapy.
• Attending key facility meetings (Director of Rehab)
• Building communication with Restorative Nursing to ensure Plan of Care is followed.
• Participating in census development with the facility marketing staff to create a cohesive marketing effort.




Graduate from accredited Speech Language Pathologist school. Must have state license, or in process.
SLP to evaluate and treat patients in accordance with the orders of the physician. This may include disorders to overcome disabilities from a variety of causes. The Speech Pathologist participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing support and information within the area of Speech Pathology.
REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements. Must have excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in identified areas of specialization. Demonstrates ability to assess patient needs, develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care.