Geriatric SLP: Restore Speech & Swallow Health

Lunar Healthcare; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill View Retirement Center in Portsmouth, OH is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join our skilled nursing facility's therapy team. The SLP evaluates and treats residents with speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing disorders, collaborating with nurses, physicians, and families to maximize independence and quality of life.

The role includes developing individualized plans of care, conducting evaluations, documenting progress, educating residents and staff on

Qualifications

• Evaluate residents for speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and clinical needs.
• Provide skilled treatment for aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, cognitive impairment, voice disorders, and dysphagia.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, physician orders, resident goals, and clinical needs.
• Provide skilled treatment for conditions including aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, cognitive impairment, voice disorders, and dysphagia.
• Conduct clinical swallowing evaluations and recommend appropriate diet textures, liquid consistencies, positioning, and swallowing precautions.
• Monitor residents’ responses to treatment and modify interventions as needed.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, treatment records, discharge summaries, and other required documentation accurately and timely.

Job description

Hill View Retirement Center in Portsmouth, OH is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join our skilled nursing facility's therapy team. The SLP evaluates and treats residents with speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing disorders, collaborating with nurses, physicians, and families to maximize independence and quality of life.

The role includes developing individualized plans of care, conducting evaluations, documenting progress, educating residents and staff on