Geriatric SLP: Rehab & Communication

Cascadia EE LLC; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascadia EE LLC in Washington State is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate and treat residents with speech, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in a sub-acute/ skilled nursing facility. You will screen patients, develop treatment plans, provide direct therapy under physician direction, document evaluations and progress, and educate families.

Requirements include a BS in Speech Language Pathology, current SLP license, CPR certification, and ideally six months of long‑term

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Current license in Speech Language Therapy as required by state law.
• Valid CPR certification required.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plan.
• Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient/resident treatment based on established plan of care.
• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems.
• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Instructs residents/patients, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
• Completes required forms and clinical records in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Documents in patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
• Provides comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting.
• Works collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment.
• Maintains resident/patient privacy pursuant to HIPAA.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
• Develops treatment plans, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Communicates the resident’s/patient’s speech therapy program to the family and/or guardian.
• Keeps written documentation including evaluations, daily notes and weekly summaries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Gerontology

Clinical skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure (SLP)

Job description

Cascadia EE LLC in Washington State is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate and treat residents with speech, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in a sub-acute/ skilled nursing facility. You will screen patients, develop treatment plans, provide direct therapy under physician direction, document evaluations and progress, and educate families.

Requirements include a BS in Speech Language Pathology, current SLP license, CPR certification, and ideally six months of long‑term