Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Speech Language Pathologist - PRN Department: Quality Care Rehab Employment Type: Flexible Location: MRC The Crossings Retirement Community Reporting To: Maria Lawrence Compensation: $55.00 - $65.00 / hour Description TMC is a therapy provider that brings physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to long term care providers. We are growing and looking for an SLP to join the team. We want a Speech Therapist that believes in the benefits of therapy and has a passion for what they do. Giving back is at the core of everything we do. TMC is committed to our team members, helping them enhance skills, remain current on regulations, stay up to date on innovative technology, and advance their personal and professional growth. With TMC, Speech Language Pathologists don’t just make a living; they make a difference. Key Responsibilities Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in individuals with communication impairments. Use standardized assessments, clinical observations, and diagnostic tools to identify the nature and severity of communication challenges and formulate accurate diagnoses. Treatment Planning and Intervention: Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to the specific needs and goals of each patient. Design therapy sessions incorporating evidence-based techniques and strategies to address speech production, language comprehension and expression, social communication skills, voice quality, and swallowing function. Therapeutic Interventions: Implement a variety of therapeutic interventions to improve communication and swallowing abilities. Includes articulation drills, language exercises, cognitive-communication tasks, voice therapy techniques, fluency shaping strategies, and management protocols. Provide personalized instruction and feedback to support skill development and functional improvement. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Assess the need for and implement AAC systems and devices to support individuals with severe communication impairments. Collaborate with patients, families, and caregivers to select and customize AAC solutions that enhance communication and participation in daily activities. Dysphagia Management: Evaluate and treat swallowing disorders (dysphagia) through a combination of clinical assessments, therapeutic exercises, compensatory strategies, diet modifications, and swallowing rehabilitation techniques. Ensure safe and efficient swallowing function to prevent aspiration and improve nutritional intake. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Masters Degree in an accredited Speech Language Pathology program Current license/certification in the state of practice Benefits Flexible Scheduling. Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities. Mental Wellbeing Support Program. TMC is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr TMC