Impactful SLP — Flexible Hours, Up to $50/HR

New Castle Nursing & Rehab in; New Castle (KY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay up to $50/hour

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Flexible scheduling

Supportive team environment

Continuing education and professional

Job summary

New Castle Nursing & Rehab is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders in a long-term care setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in SLP, Kentucky license (or eligibility), and CCC-SLP; experience in skilled nursing is preferred but not required. Competitive pay, full-time hours, and a supportive team are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Kentucky SLP license (or eligibility to obtain).
• CCC-SLP certification preferred; CFFs welcome to apply.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and organizational skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to quality care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings.
• Provide direct therapy to residents in accordance with physician orders and resident goals.
• Document evaluations, daily notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including nursing, dietary, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and social services.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on treatment plans, communication techniques, and safe swallowing practices.
• Participate in care plan meetings and contribute to resident-centered planning.
• Ensure ethical and professional standards of practice at all times.

Skills

Strong communication

Clinical reasoning

Organizational skills

Compassionate care

Education

Master's degree in SLP

Kentucky SLP license

CCC-SLP certification

Job description

New Castle Nursing & Rehab is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders in a long-term care setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in SLP, Kentucky license (or eligibility), and CCC-SLP; experience in skilled nursing is preferred but not required. Competitive pay, full-time hours, and a supportive team are offered.