Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team at Sapphire Shores Health and Rehab in Sarasota, FL. As a valued member of our team, you will play a crucial role in helping our residents achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.

About Us

Sapphire Shores Health and Rehab is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility committed to providing exceptional care and supporting our residents' individuality, dignity, and integrity. Our mission is to create a place where patients, families, and staff feel respected, supported, and truly cared for.

Responsibilities

As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Sapphire Shores Health and Rehab, you will:

• Evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on residents' needs and physician orders, as applicable

• Provide dysphagia assessments and interventions to promote safe swallowing and appropriate nutrition

• Work with residents recovering from strokes, neurological conditions, injuries, and other medical conditions

• Provide therapy to short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term care residents

• Collaborate with nursing, dietary, physicians, and other rehabilitation professionals to coordinate resident care

• Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding communication strategies, swallowing precautions, and treatment goals

• Complete accurate and timely evaluations, progress notes, treatment documentation, and discharge summaries

• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and resident progress meetings

• Ensure services comply with applicable federal and Florida regulations, professional standards, and facility policies

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you should have:

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

• Current, active Florida Speech-Language Pathologist license

• Current CPR certification, if required by facility policy

• Ability to successfully complete all required background screenings

• Strong communication, organizational, and clinical documentation skills

• Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care

• Preferred qualifications include previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting, experience treating dysphagia, cognitive-communication disorders, and neurological conditions, and certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

Why Join Our Team?

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation

• Flexible scheduling opportunities

• Supportive and collaborative rehabilitation team

• Opportunity to work with both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents

• A rewarding environment where your skills and compassion make a lasting impact

• Benefits may vary based on employment status and facility offerings

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sapphire Shores Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Apply Today!

If you're passionate about helping residents communicate effectively, improve swallowing function, and achieve their rehabilitation goals, we'd love to meet you! Join Sapphire Shores Health and Rehab and become part of a team that makes every day count. Apply today and help us make a difference, one resident at a time!