Compassionate Speech Therapist for Geriatric Care

Sweetwater Care; Willow Beach (OH); In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sweetwater Care in Toledo, OH is seeking a compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to join our skilled nursing team. You will assess and treat residents with speech, language, and swallowing disorders, focusing on improving communication and swallowing safety through exercises and strategies.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, collaborating with staff and families, and documenting progress in accordance with facility guidelines.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university.
• Current state licensure in the state practicing.
• Experience in long term care or skilled nursing, preferred.
• Highschool Diploma required.

Mansioni

• Direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, documentation according to guidelines.
• Provides professional treatment for speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders.
• Plans activities and provides therapeutic services for speech and language disorders.
• Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate; participates in quality assurance.
• Perform patient evaluations and develop treatment plans with appropriate goals.
• Carry out patient care plans and progression within the care plan.

Conoscenze

Empathy

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Formazione

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure

Descrizione del lavoro

Sweetwater Care in Toledo, OH is seeking a compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to join our skilled nursing team. You will assess and treat residents with speech, language, and swallowing disorders, focusing on improving communication and swallowing safety through exercises and strategies.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, collaborating with staff and families, and documenting progress in accordance with facility guidelines.