Geriatric SLP — Impactful Care in Award-Winning Rehab

Providence Pointe Healthcare; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Savings

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Growth Opportunities

Collaborative In-House Rehabilitation

Job summary

Providence Pointe Healthcare in Paducah, Kentucky, seeks a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. The SLP will evaluate and treat elders with communication, cognitive- linguistic, and swallowing disorders, developing individualized plans to promote independence and safety.

Join an award-winning facility with a collaborative in-house rehab team. Kentucky licensure or eligibility and CCC-SLP are preferred; prior geriatrics experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Kentucky SLP license or eligibility for licensure.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
• Geriatric rehabilitation or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills; commitment to person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each elder's needs and goals.
• Provide dysphagia treatment and recommend safe swallowing strategies.
• Collaborate with nursing, dietary, and rehabilitation teams to coordinate care.
• Educate elders, families, and caregivers on therapeutic strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Participate in care planning and discharge recommendations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Kentucky SLP license or eligibility

ASHA CCC-SLP (preferred)

Job description

Providence Pointe Healthcare in Paducah, Kentucky, seeks a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. The SLP will evaluate and treat elders with communication, cognitive- linguistic, and swallowing disorders, developing individualized plans to promote independence and safety.

Join an award-winning facility with a collaborative in-house rehab team. Kentucky licensure or eligibility and CCC-SLP are preferred; prior geriatrics experience is a plus.