Geriatric Speech Therapist at Skilled Nursing Care

Sweetwater Care; Hiawatha (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Hiawatha, Kansas seeks a compassionate Speech Therapist to provide comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing therapy to residents in a skilled nursing setting.

You will evaluate, treat and document progress, develop goals with physicians, and collaborate with families and staff to enhance communication and swallowing safety. A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and active state licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university.
• Current state licensure in the state practicing.
• Experience in long term care or skilled nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation.
• Provide professional treatment for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders.
• Plan activities and provide therapeutic services for speech and language disorders.
• Serve as patient advocate and participate in quality assurance and customer service activities.
• Perform patient evaluations and develop treatment plans with short- and long-term goals.
• Carry out care plans and determine progression within established care plan.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Communication skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Hiawatha, Kansas seeks a compassionate Speech Therapist to provide comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing therapy to residents in a skilled nursing setting.

You will evaluate, treat and document progress, develop goals with physicians, and collaborate with families and staff to enhance communication and swallowing safety. A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and active state licensure are required.