Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Salary Range: $42-$62 per hour

Schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, No weekend rotation

Facility: 99-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team at our 99-bed SNF. The SLP will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in geriatric care and experience working in a SNF setting.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate patients' speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities

- Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results and patient goals

- Provide therapy and interventions to improve speech, language, and communication skills

- Educate patients and their families on techniques to improve communication and swallowing abilities

- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for patients

- Monitor and document patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed

- Stay current with new developments and techniques in the field of speech-language pathology

Qualifications:

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

- Current state license or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist

- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a SNF setting

- Experience with geriatric population preferred

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and documentation requirements

- CPR certification