Geriatric Speech Therapist | Impactful Long-Term Care

Sweetwater Care; Bryan (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Topeka is seeking a compassionate Speech Therapist to join our skilled nursing facility team. You will provide comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing therapy to residents, improving communication and quality of life.

The role focuses on patient-centered care and may involve direct evaluation, treatment planning, and family education. Responsibilities include planning therapies for speech and language disorders, coordinating with staff and physicians, and documenting

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.
• Possess effective communication skills to maintain positive relationship with residents, families, staff, physicians, consultants, providers, and the community.
• Current knowledge of local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to company guidelines, professional standards and community needs.
• Provide professional treatment while using therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders.
• Plan activities and provide therapeutic services for speech and language disorders.
• Serve as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients; participate in quality assurance and customer service activities.
• Perform patient evaluations and develop treatment plans with short-term and long-term goals aligned with physician orders and patient condition.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology

Highschool Diploma

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Topeka is seeking a compassionate Speech Therapist to join our skilled nursing facility team. You will provide comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing therapy to residents, improving communication and quality of life.

The role focuses on patient-centered care and may involve direct evaluation, treatment planning, and family education. Responsibilities include planning therapies for speech and language disorders, coordinating with staff and physicians, and documenting