Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Inabia is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide evaluation and treatment services for residents with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing rehabilitation environment. The SLP will work closely with the rehabilitation team to improve residents’ ability to communicate effectively and safely manage swallowing disorders.

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing evaluations to determine patient needs and establish therapy goals.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans designed to improve speech articulation, language comprehension, cognitive function, and swallowing safety.
• Provide therapy interventions for patients experiencing dysphagia, aphasia, voice disorders, cognitive impairments, and speech disorders resulting from stroke, neurological conditions, injury, or aging.
• Monitor patient progress throughout therapy sessions and modify treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home therapy exercises, communication techniques, and safe swallowing practices .
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation , treatment notes, and progress reports in compliance with facility and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in care planning meetings and interdisciplinary discussions to support patient recovery goals.

• Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Active VA state license 
• BLS certification
• SNF experience preferred

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