Speech Pathologist - Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Description

Job Description

General Information:

Job title: Speech Language Pathologist

Schedule: Full-time, 80 hours per pay period; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Weekend rotation: None required

Holiday rotation: None required

Position Summary:

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates, develops, and implements individualized treatment plans for residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) with communication, cognitive-linguistic, voice, and swallowing disorders. The SLP works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to maximize residents' functional independence, safety, quality of life, and ability to participate in daily activities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Complete evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge documentation.
• Assess and manage swallowing disorders, including diet and safety recommendations.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans based on resident needs and goals.
• Participate in care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare team members.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on treatment recommendations and swallowing precautions.
• Provide in-service training and education to facility staff.
• Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Support discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards.
• Maintain treatment equipment and follow infection control practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Professional degree in speech language pathology required.
• Masters degree in speech pathology from an accredited program.
• Eligible for Speech-Language Pathologist license to practice in the state of WI.
• Must hold and maintain Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathologist license.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
• Must maintain BLS certification.
• 1+ years of related work experience preferred. Experience in a hospital setting a plus.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency with computers is required.
• Strong assessment and planning skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical competency.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.