Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time

Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time Department: Quality Care Rehab Employment Type: Full Time Location: RIVERBEND HEIGHTS HEALTH & REHABILITATION We are a therapy provider delivering speech, occupational, and physical therapy services to long‑term care facilities. We are seeking a Speech‑Language Pathologist to join the team and provide high‑quality speech and swallowing care to patients of all ages. Key Responsibilities Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in individuals with communication impairments, and develop accurate diagnoses. Treatment Planning and Intervention: Design individualized treatment plans and evidence‑based therapy sessions that target speech production, language comprehension and expression, social communication, voice quality, and swallowing function. Therapeutic Interventions: Implement a variety of interventions—including articulation drills, language exercises, cognitive‑communication tasks, voice therapy techniques, fluency shaping strategies, and swallowing rehabilitation—to improve communication and swallowing abilities. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Assess the need for and implement AAC systems and devices, collaborating with patients, families, and caregivers to select and customize solutions that enhance daily communication. Dysphagia Management: Evaluate and treat swallowing disorders through assessments, therapeutic exercises, compensatory strategies, diet modifications, and rehabilitation techniques to promote safe swallowing and nutritional intake. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Master's degree in an accredited Speech Language Pathology program. Current license or certification in the state of practice. TMC is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Default