Geriatric Speech Therapist - Compassionate, Patient-Centered Care

Christian Living Communities; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Health Savings Accounts

Retirement with match

Dental, Vision, Disability & Life

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Christian Living Communities in Centennial, CO is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat language, voice, and swallowing disorders. You will build trust-based relationships with residents and families, and tailor therapy plans to individual goals.

Responsibilities include assessments, developing plans, educating residents on techniques, and documenting progress while collaborating with a diverse care team.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Experience: 2–3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Speech Language Pathologist state license; CPR certification.
• Excellent verbal & written communication, active listening, and social perceptiveness
• Relationship building, compassionate instruction, and genuine appreciation for individuality and diverse life experiences
• Critical thinking, sound judgment, and decision-making
• Time management and service orientation
• Collaborative teamwork

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments and diagnoses, and develops treatment plans for language and swallowing disorders.
• Evaluates levels of swallowing, speech, and language difficulty and identifies appropriate treatment options.
• Creates and carries out individualized treatment plans that address each resident's specific functional needs and personal goals.
• Teaches residents techniques to improve sound production, voice, and fluency, tailored to what resonates with each individual.
• Creates goals and objectives for residents to work toward, celebrating progress and working collaboratively through challenges.
• Provides support and advice to residents, their caregivers, and family members with warmth and patience.
• Counsels residents and families on ways to cope with swallowing and communication disorders, fostering trust throughout the process.
• Builds strong relationships with residents over time, taking a genuine interest in their personalities, preferences, and everyday lives.
• Compiles thorough notes on residents’ progress and adjusts therapies and treatment plans where necessary.
• Documents resident care services according to approved medical and facility documentation procedures.
• Collaborates closely with fellow team members, contributing to a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are welcomed and celebrated.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Active listening

Social perceptiveness

Relationship building

Compassionate instruction

Critical thinking

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited therapy program

SLP state license

CPR certification

Job description

Christian Living Communities in Centennial, CO is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat language, voice, and swallowing disorders. You will build trust-based relationships with residents and families, and tailor therapy plans to individual goals.

Responsibilities include assessments, developing plans, educating residents on techniques, and documenting progress while collaborating with a diverse care team.