Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Long Term Care Speech Language Pathologist OpportunityAre you a long term care experienced, thoughtful, caring, driven Speech Language Pathologist, and ready for a change?Are you ready to have a voice at your new company, and not be just a number?Read on!Our client is a rapidly growing provider of therapy services throughout the US. They have developed exciting new ways to improve rehab service, outcomes and communication, manage reimbursement, and help long-term care operators capitalize on opportunities. Their unique approach ensures rehab programs start right… and stay right.We are seeking therapists to join the organization and become a part of their progressive team! The following outstanding benefits are offered to dedicated full time employees:Phenomenal cultureCompetitive compensationMedical/dental/visionSupplemental insurance programs401-KAdvancement opportunitiesFun, friendly work environmentPaid time off (PTO) programReferral bonusesAnd so much moreMust have current, unrestricted license, in state of practiceFor immediate consideration, please apply today!Role of a speech language pathologist:Speech-language pathologists, also called SLPs, are experts in communication.SLPs work with people of all ages, from babies to adults. SLPs treat many types of communication and swallowing problems. These include problems with:Speech sounds—how we say sounds and put sounds together into words. Other words for these problems are articulation or phonological disorders, apraxia of speech, or dysarthria.Language—how well we understand what we hear or read and how we use words to tell others what we are thinking. In adults this problem may be called aphasia.Literacy—how well we read and write. People with speech and language disorders may also have trouble reading, spelling, and writing.Social communication—how well we follow rules, like taking turns, how to talk to different people, or how close to stand to someone when talking. This is also called pragmatics.Voice—how our voices sound. We may sound hoarse, lose our voices easily, talk too loudly or through our noses, or be unable to make sounds.Fluency—also called stuttering, is how well speech flows. Someone who stutters may repeat sounds, like t-t-t-table, use "um" or "uh," or pause a lot when talking. Many young children will go through a time when they stutter, but most outgrow it.Cognitive-communication—how well our minds work. Problems may involve memory, attention, problem solving, organization, and other thinking skills.Feeding and swallowing—how well we suck, chew, and swallow food and liquid. A swallowing disorder may lead to poor nutrition, weight loss, and other health problems. This is also called dysphagia.