Geriatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Emeraldlegacypointe; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Eligible

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Legacy Pointe in Omaha, NE seeks a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders in a geriatric population. The SLP will work within a rehab team to improve residents’ quality of life.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, therapy implementation, documentation, and collaboration with nurses, physicians, and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (state).
• CCC-SLP from ASHA preferred; experience in geriatric care desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with residents and families.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Evaluation: conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive communication, and swallowing.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results and resident needs.
• Treatment and Intervention: implement and monitor therapies to improve communication and swallowing.
• Adapt treatment techniques to meet each resident’s goals.
• Documentation and Reporting: maintain progress notes, treatment plans, and reports.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and therapists; participate in care planning.
• Education and Training: provide education to residents, families, and staff.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment

Documentation

Collaboration

Education and Training

Compliance

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current licensure as SLP

CCC-SLP (ASHA) preferred

Job description

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Legacy Pointe in Omaha, NE seeks a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders in a geriatric population. The SLP will work within a rehab team to improve residents’ quality of life.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, therapy implementation, documentation, and collaboration with nurses, physicians, and families.