Geriatric SLP: Empowering Speech & Swallowing Care

The Wellstone Group; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Supportive team

Opportunity to impact residents lives

Job summary

The Wellstone Group is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join The Springs of Texarkana in Texarkana, TX. You will provide essential speech therapy services to residents in a skilled nursing facility, helping to improve communication and swallowing function.

You will evaluate residents, develop plan with the interdisciplinary team, document progress, and educate residents, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Current Arkansas SLP licensure.
• CCC from ASHA preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing or geriatric care.
• Strong evaluation and treatment knowledge.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with NetHealth or similar EHR.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct speech therapy services in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Document all evaluations, treatments, and resident progress accurately and in a timely manner.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on communication and swallowing strategies.
• Participate in care planning and team meetings as needed.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Geriatric care

Education

Arkansas SLP license

CCC- ASHA preferred

Tools

NetHealth

Job description

The Wellstone Group is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join The Springs of Texarkana in Texarkana, TX. You will provide essential speech therapy services to residents in a skilled nursing facility, helping to improve communication and swallowing function.

You will evaluate residents, develop plan with the interdisciplinary team, document progress, and educate residents, families, and staff.