Geriatric Speech-Language Pathologist — Per Diem

Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

PTO plans

401k with 3% match

Onsite medical centers

Education assistance and certification

Growth opportunities

Volunteer hours

Well-being programs

Job summary

Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for per diem, as-needed coverage to support residents across the continuum of care. Compensation is $55/hour, with on-site work and flexible scheduling.

The role involves performing screenings, evaluations, and therapies in speech, language, swallowing, cognition, and voice, following ASHA guidelines and company policies. Prior experience with older adults is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working with the older adult population in related therapies preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Current valid state license (for the state where the community provides service) in occupational therapy assistant, when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Providing speech, language, swallowing, cognition, or voice therapy screenings, evaluations, treatments, and trainings to meet customer needs across the community continuum of care.
• Following Federal, State, and all Payer guidelines, ASHA requirements, and company policies and procedures; ensuring compliance in care provision, documentation, billing reimbursement, resident rights, customer service and compliance.
• Providing a holistic approach, supporting residents' physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs.
• Implementing residents’ personal care plans, focusing on strengths, preferences, and routines to provide comfort, companionship, and belonging.
• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary clinical team to address residents' needs throughout their care.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

CPR certification

Older adult care

Job description

Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for per diem, as-needed coverage to support residents across the continuum of care. Compensation is $55/hour, with on-site work and flexible scheduling.

The role involves performing screenings, evaluations, and therapies in speech, language, swallowing, cognition, and voice, following ASHA guidelines and company policies. Prior experience with older adults is preferred.