Geriatric Speech Language Pathologist | Outcome-Driven Care

Blue Stone Therapy; Cherokee (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

EAP

Job summary

Blue Stone Therapy in Cherokee, IA is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide therapy services to adult and geriatric patients at Cherokee Specialty Care. The SLP will evaluate, plan, and deliver speech pathology services to improve functional outcomes and support discharge planning.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology, current license (or eligibility) and likely experience in skilled nursing or post‑acute settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to patient‑centered care and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform speech therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide skilled speech language pathology services focused on functional and measurable outcomes.
• Treat swallowing disorders, dysphagia, cognitive deficits, communication disorders, and voice impairments.
• Participate in discharge planning and development of maintenance programs.
• Supervise Speech Language Pathology Assistants where applicable and in accordance with licensure standards.
• Maintain appropriate patient schedules per established guidelines.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation to support quality care and reimbursement requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and facility staff to support positive patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Blue Stone Therapy in Cherokee, IA is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide therapy services to adult and geriatric patients at Cherokee Specialty Care. The SLP will evaluate, plan, and deliver speech pathology services to improve functional outcomes and support discharge planning.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology, current license (or eligibility) and likely experience in skilled nursing or post‑acute settings.