Speech-Language Pathologist

Salary

$34.00 / hr - $50.00 / hr

Overview

Join the Elderwood Team – Make a Meaningful Impact

Join us at Elderwood at Waverly, where your work truly matters. We’re currently seeking a dedicated, high-quality Speech-Language Pathologist to help improve the lives of our residents and their families through compassionate, expert care.

At Elderwood, our Mission isPeople Caring for People. We are driven by our core ICARE values—Integrity,Collaboration,Accountability,Respect, andExcellence—which guide every interaction, every decision, and every level of care we provide.

We aim to be the partner of choice for our residents, their families, and communities—and just as importantly, the employer of choice for dedicated, compassionate professionals. Here, you’ll do more than work—you’ll grow, thrive, and lead with purpose. Gain confidence. Hone your skills. Serve with heart.

Full-Time Employee Benefits Include:

• 401K with employer matching

• Paid Time Off and holiday package

• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

• Continuing education opportunities and professional development

• A supportive, team-oriented work environment

About the Role – Speech-Language Pathologist: Speech-Language Pathologist team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of individuals by making recommendations for a speech-language therapy treatment plan, if necessary, and carrying out treatments as planned; conducting an audiometric screening of resident upon request and making recommendations for further audiology service. This position ensures that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering comprehensivetreatments

Ensuring the highest standards of quality care

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support resident outcomes

Why Elderwood?

With40+ facilities across the Northeast, Elderwood is the largest business line in thePost Acute Partner Family of Companies.We are committed to exceptional care, and that starts withexceptional people.Nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, culinary and housekeeping staff, maintenance and admin—all play a vital role in the lives of our residents.

Join a network where you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued part of something bigger.

A state-specific Physical Therapy license is required for this position.

Apply now and start your career with purpose at Elderwood.

Responsibilities

Speech-Language Pathologist:

• Screens resident for communication problem upon request; conducts an in-depth evaluation and makes written recommendations for a therapy plan of care, if necessary and upon request.

• Coordinates audiometric screening test for resident and makes referrals for further audiology evaluations, or treatments if necessary.

• Initiates speech-language therapy plan of care according to physician orders; and maintains required contact with the physician during the therapy program of resident.

• Observes rights of residents and treats residents with respect and kindness.

• Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries for all residents in a speech-language treatment program.

• Confers with other staff regarding special needs of residents and integrates speech-language treatment program with goals and approaches of other disciplines.

• Attends Resident Care Planning and Family/Resident Care Plan Review meetings for residents currently in a speech-language treatment program.

• Maintains records that include statistical reports about resident, in-service education information, budget information and a material/equipment inventory.

• Submits statistical reports to the Business Office staff for Medicare billing payments, and completes assessment forms upon request.

• Attend staff meetings and required or preferred in-service training.

• Participates in developing and conducting in-service training programs for facility personnel involved in resident care.

• Reviews written speech-language policies and procedures annually and makes necessary revisions.

• Maintains costs of program within the parameters of the annual budget.

Qualifications

Speech-Language Pathologist:

• M.A. or M.S. Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved school required.

• State license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist required.

• Clinical Competence Certification from the American Speech and Hearing Association preferred.

• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.

• Current, valid CPR/BLS credential.

• Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required.

• Verification of qualifications by the State Department of Health

• Rehabilitation Therapies (license number/certification number) required.

• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.

• Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company by following the core values of Integrity, Team work, Passion for Excellence and Reverence for the Individual is required.

• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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Posted Date8 months ago(2/12/2026 10:31 AM)

Requisition ID2026-34806

of Openings2

Area of InterestTherapy

CompanyElderwood

LocationElderwood at Waverly

Position TypeRegular Full-Time

Salary$34.00 / hr - $50.00 / hr

Reporting CategoryTherapy