Geriatric Speech & Language Therapist — Rehab Specialist

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Rock Island (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our care team. You will assess referred patients, develop treatment plans, and document progress under physician guidance, focusing on maximizing each resident's communication and swallowing abilities.

You must meet FL licensure, have graduated from an accredited program, and bring strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Florida.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric populations preferred.
• Strong documentation and progress-tracking skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and determine need for therapy.
• Establish and administer treatment plans with goals suited to each patient.
• Document patient condition, progress, and discharge planning; educate patients and families.

Skills

Licensure in SLP

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Direct patient care

Geriatric care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our care team. You will assess referred patients, develop treatment plans, and document progress under physician guidance, focusing on maximizing each resident's communication and swallowing abilities.

You must meet FL licensure, have graduated from an accredited program, and bring strong documentation skills.