Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem

Job Summary

Prestige Care Center of Plattsmouth is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. We are accepting candidates for full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities.

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide high-quality, patient-centered speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing services to individuals working to improve communication, cognitive function, swallowing safety, and overall quality of life.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who values collaborative care, professional excellence, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

About the Role

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders. You will collaborate with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to promote functional independence, safety, and improved patient outcomes.

Whether you are seeking full-time, part-time, or per diem employment, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a supportive rehabilitation environment focused on individualized care and patient success.

Essential Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing abilities to identify rehabilitation needs.

• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, patient goals, and response to therapy.

• Provide skilled speech-language pathology services to address communication disorders, cognitive deficits, voice concerns, and swallowing difficulties.

• Assess and treat patients experiencing challenges with articulation, expressive and receptive language, memory, attention, problem-solving, and other cognitive-communication skills.

• Provide swallowing assessments and interventions within professional scope, including recommendations to support safe and effective oral intake.

• Collaborate with nursing and dietary staff regarding swallowing precautions, diet consistency recommendations, and feeding safety as clinically appropriate.

• Monitor patient progress, document outcomes, and adjust treatment approaches based on clinical findings and patient response.

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding communication strategies, cognitive supports, swallowing precautions, and recommendations for carryover outside therapy sessions.

• Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

• Participate in care planning meetings and contribute to coordinated, patient-centered rehabilitation services.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, progress reports, and discharge recommendations in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.

• Promote patient safety and follow facility policies, infection-control practices, professional standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.

• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and facility policies.

• Stay current with evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines to support high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

• Current and valid Nebraska Speech-Language Pathologist license.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), or eligibility consistent with applicable state licensure requirements and facility policy.

• Current CPR certification, as required by facility policy.

• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or geriatric care preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing assessment and treatment.

• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, documentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.

• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care.

Position Details

• Position: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

• Employment Options: Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem

• Department: Rehabilitation / Therapy Services

• Location: Prestige Care Center of Plattsmouth, Plattsmouth, Nebraska

Flexible employment options are available to support patient rehabilitation needs and facility staffing requirements. Scheduling will be based on the selected employment arrangement and facility needs.

About Prestige Care Center of Plattsmouth

At Prestige Care Center of Plattsmouth, we are committed to providing compassionate, professional, and patient-centered care in a supportive environment. Our interdisciplinary team works together to promote recovery, independence, dignity, communication, safety, and an improved quality of life for every patient we serve.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to safely perform duties associated with patient care, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and assisting patients as needed during therapeutic activities. The role may require working with patients who have varying levels of physical, cognitive, and communication support needs. Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals.

Equal Opportunity

Prestige Care Center of Plattsmouth is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a professional, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Apply Now

If you are a compassionate and motivated Speech-Language Pathologist seeking a full-time, part-time, or per diem opportunity, we invite you to join the rehabilitation team at Prestige Care Center of Plattsmouth. Apply today and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients we serve.