Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist - Geriatric

Location: SNF Center

Salary Range: $44/hr-$55/hr (40 hours/week)

Overview:

This is a full-time position with flexibility for weekend hours. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with the elderly population and a desire to make a positive impact on their lives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct comprehensive evaluations and assessments to determine the communication and swallowing abilities of geriatric patients

- Develop individualized treatment plans to address speech, language, and swallowing disorders

- Implement evidence-based therapy techniques to improve communication and swallowing skills

- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and occupational therapists, to provide a holistic approach to patient care

- Monitor and track patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed

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

- Document all patient interactions and progress in a timely and accurate manner

- Stay up-to-date on the latest research 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

- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with geriatric patients

- Knowledge of and experience with a variety of communication and swallowing disorders commonly seen in the geriatric population

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

- Flexibility to work weekends as needed

If you are a dedicated and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist with a passion for working with the elderly, we encourage you to apply for this critical need position.