Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

2-3 days per week

Give Patients a Voice. Help Them Thrive.

Are you a compassionate and skilled Speech Language Pathologist looking for a meaningful part-time opportunity? Join our rehabilitation team and make a lasting difference in the lives of residents and patients by helping them overcome communication, cognitive, and swallowing challenges.

As a Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you will evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans that improve communication, cognition, swallowing function, and overall quality of life. Working alongside a collaborative team of healthcare professionals, you'll help patients regain confidence, independence, and dignity every day.

Patient Evaluation & Treatment

• Screen, assess, and evaluate residents/patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency disorders.
• Develop individualized care plans based on patient needs, physician directives, and rehabilitation goals.
• Provide direct speech therapy services to address communication, cognitive, and swallowing impairments.
• Plan, direct, and conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to improve functional outcomes and communicative effectiveness.
• Administer, score, and interpret specialized speech and hearing assessments.
• Create customized treatment tools and interventions tailored to individual patient needs.

Care Planning & Documentation

• Develop treatment plans with measurable short- and long-term goals.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and weekly summaries.
• Complete all required forms and records in accordance with company policies and state and federal regulations.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment approaches as needed to maximize outcomes.

Patient & Family Education

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques, treatment goals, and strategies for practicing skills outside of therapy sessions.
• Communicate speech therapy programs and progress updates to family members and guardians.
• Provide guidance and support that encourages patient participation and continued improvement.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Work closely with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient-centered care.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, and collaborative therapy environment.
• Deliver high-quality therapy services within a sub-acute and skilled nursing facility setting.
• Ensure punctuality, professionalism, and dependable attendance for assigned shifts.

Compliance & Confidentiality

• Maintain resident and patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Adhere to all applicable state, federal, and facility guidelines related to therapy services and documentation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Current knowledge of evidence-based speech therapy techniques and interventions.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with the unique clinical and rehabilitative needs of the geriatric population.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Life, short-term, long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

At our facility, you'll find a supportive team, rewarding work, and the opportunity to genuinely improve lives every day. Whether helping a patient communicate with loved ones, safely enjoy a meal, or regain cognitive skills, your expertise will make a meaningful impact.

If you're passionate about helping others, find their voice, restore function, and achieve their highest level of independence, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply today!

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state's specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Requirements:

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology required.

Licenses/Certification:

Current license in Speech Language Therapy as required by state law.

Valid CPR certification required.

Experience: 

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.