Flexible Daytime SLP for Geriatrics | Rehabilitative Therapy

Legacy Lifecare; Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement savings

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Free meals during shifts

Free parking

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Legacy Lifecare VNA/Hospice, based in Massachusetts, seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients, develop care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. This PRN role offers flexible daytime hours and compensation per assessment/session.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, documenting outcomes, coordinating with healthcare staff, and educating patients and families to promote independence and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Active MA Speech-Language Pathologist license.
• 1–3 years of experience in geriatrics, long-term care, or short-term rehab.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients for speech and language disorders, initiate assessments upon referral, and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with the physician and multidisciplinary care team.
• Provide rehabilitative speech-language therapy services, carry out appropriate interventions, and educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment procedures and supportive activities.
• Monitor, document, and report patient progress, responses to therapy, and changes in condition using the agency's POR and required clinical documentation systems.
• Coordinate care with healthcare team members, consult with supervisors, and participate in case conferences, in-services, and ongoing professional development.
• Support patients and families in adapting to physical, mental, and social limitations by providing education, encouragement, and resources to promote independence and continuity of care.
• Maintain compliance with agency policies, patient rights, confidentiality, infection control, safety standards, and emergency preparedness while managing workload, scheduling, and priorities effectively.

Skills

Fluent English communication

Job description

Legacy Lifecare VNA/Hospice, based in Massachusetts, seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients, develop care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. This PRN role offers flexible daytime hours and compensation per assessment/session.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, documenting outcomes, coordinating with healthcare staff, and educating patients and families to promote independence and continuity of care.