Speech Therapist - Pauldling Care Community

Education LevelBachelor Degree## DescriptionThe Speech Therapist, also known as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in patients or residents in healthcare, long-term care, or rehabilitation settings. The Speech Therapist works closely with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to develop individualized treatment plans to improve communication abilities, cognitive-linguistic skills, and swallowing safety. This role focuses on enhancing patients' quality of life by helping them regain functional communication and swallowing abilities.### **Key Responsibilities:*** **Assessment and Diagnosis:** + Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. + Administer standardized tests and non-standardized assessments to identify patients' communication and swallowing deficits. + Develop diagnostic reports and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine appropriate treatment plans.* **Individualized Treatment Planning:** + Design and implement personalized treatment plans to address communication disorders such as aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, cognitive-linguistic impairments, and swallowing disorders (dysphagia). + Provide therapeutic interventions, including speech and language exercises, cognitive-linguistic retraining, oral-motor exercises, and swallowing techniques. + Continuously monitor and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress and feedback.* **Therapeutic Interventions:** + Use evidence-based practices to treat speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. + Provide therapy for patients with communication impairments due to stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurological disorders, and degenerative diseases. + Offer interventions for cognitive-linguistic impairments related to memory, attention, problem-solving, and executive functioning.* **Swallowing and Dysphagia Management:** + Conduct swallowing evaluations using techniques such as bedside evaluations, modified barium swallow studies, and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluations (if trained). + Develop and implement treatment strategies to manage dysphagia, including diet modifications, compensatory techniques, and therapeutic exercises. + Educate patients, families, and caregivers on safe swallowing techniques and strategies to prevent aspiration.* **Patient and Family Education:** + Provide education and training to patients, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, and safe swallowing techniques. + Educate patients on exercises and strategies to enhance speech, language, and cognitive abilities at home.* **Documentation and Compliance:** + Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic health record (EHR) system. + Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations regarding speech therapy services and patient care. + Participate in care team meetings and interdisciplinary discussions to provide input on patient progress and care planning.* **Collaboration and Communication:** + Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care for patients. + Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and discharge planning meetings. + Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members regarding treatment goals, progress, and expected outcomes.## Qualifications* **Education:** Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.* **Licensure:** Current and active Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license. Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is required (CCC-SLP).* **Experience:** Previous experience in a healthcare, long-term care, or rehabilitation setting is preferred but not required. New graduates are welcome to apply.* **Skills:** + Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills in speech, language, and swallowing disorders. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and patient-centered approach to care. + Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team and collaborate with other healthcare professionals. + Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems and documentation. + Knowledge of current evidence-based practices in speech therapy, cognitive-linguistic rehabilitation, and dysphagia management.### **People-Centered Rewards:*** Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision* 401k with company match* Early Pay via Tapcheck!* Employee Perks & Discount program* PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays* Referral Bonus Program* Mentorship Programs* Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities* Continued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp #J-18808-Ljbffr