Speech-Language Pathologist - SLP

Position : Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Shift : Day Shift (08 : 00 AM - 04 : 30 PM)

Shift Length : 8 hours

Contract Duration : 13 weeks

Schedule : Sunday - Saturday (7-day availability)

Role Overview

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide comprehensive assessment and treatment services for residents with communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders across two skilled nursing locations. The clinician will support patients in improving communication abilities, cognitive functioning, and swallowing safety through individualized, evidence-based therapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations to assess speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing function.
• Develop customized treatment plans that address patient needs and care goals.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions including cognitive-linguistic therapy, speech clarity work, expressive / receptive language treatment, and dysphagia management.
• Complete detailed and timely documentation for evaluations, daily notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
• Travel between assigned facilities within the split position as scheduled.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff (nursing, physicians, rehab team) to support cohesive patient care.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and staff on communication strategies, safety measures, and compensatory techniques.
• Maintain compliance with state licensure requirements, facility policies, and professional standards.
• Participate in team meetings, care planning, and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications