Speech Language Pathologist

Description Join Our 5-Star Team at Mountain Valley! If you’re a Speech Therapist looking for your next adventure, the wait is over. Come join the therapy department at Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg, Idaho, where small town charm meets big mountain beauty. At our facility, you’ll work with a supportive and engaging team while providing top-notch therapy services. We value your skills, your creativity, and your passion for helping patients thrive. Why Mountain Valley? Be a part of an award-winning team, recognized for excellence in patient care and innovative therapy programs Nestled in the stunning Silver Valley, our town offers breathtaking mountain views and year-round outdoor recreation. Experience the tight-knit community feel inside and outside of the facility! What we offer: Competitive pay and benefits for full and part-time employees Opportunity for professional growth and continuing education Supportive, collaborative team environment Lifestyle perks you won’t find in a big city Whether you’re looking for a place to advance your career, or you’re ready to escape the city for a mountain paradise, Mountain Valley is calling. Position Summary: A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will evaluate and treat residents/patients with temporary or long‑term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines. They will evaluate the resident’s/patient’s speech, language, cognitive‑communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency and develop treatment plans. They will treat the residents/patients based on a physician’s treatment plan. Essential Functions Screens and evaluates patients/residents and develops an appropriate care plan. Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient/resident treatment based on established plan of care. Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems. Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests. Instructs residents/patients, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills. Completes required forms and clinical records in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations. Documents in patient records in an accurate and timely manner. Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients. Provides comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub‑acute/skilled nursing facility setting. Works collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team‑working environment. Maintains resident/patient privacy pursuant to HIPAA. Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts. Other Functions Develops treatment plans, including short and long‑term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. Communicates the resident’s/patient’s speech therapy program to the family and/or guardian. Keeps written documentation including evaluations, daily notes and weekly summaries. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Current knowledge of effective speech therapy techniques. Familiarity with clinical needs of geriatric population. Strong clinical capabilities. Requirements Qualifications Licenses/Certification: Current license in Speech Language Pathology as required by state law. Questions? Call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or email View email address on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Kellogg of Cascadia, LLC