Geriatric SLP: Dementia & Dysphagia in Skilled Nursing

TEEMA Solutions Group; Ideal (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for permanent placement to provide specialized therapy services across two skilled nursing facilities. The role involves evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders while developing individualized therapy plans. Candidates must possess an active SLP license and prior experience in skilled nursing or geriatric settings. This position does not allow for new graduates and emphasizes strengths in dementia care and dysphagia management.

Qualifications

• Active SLP license required.
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing/geriatric setting is mandatory.
• New graduates are not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans.
• Provide dysphagia management and safe swallowing strategies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across both facilities.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication strategies.

Skills

Active Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license

Experience in skilled nursing

Dementia care

Dysphagia management

Job description

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for permanent placement to provide specialized therapy services across two skilled nursing facilities. The role involves evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders while developing individualized therapy plans. Candidates must possess an active SLP license and prior experience in skilled nursing or geriatric settings. This position does not allow for new graduates and emphasizes strengths in dementia care and dysphagia management.