Impactful SLP in Geriatric Care with Flexible Hours

Springs Texarkana; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Collaborative team

Impactful work

Job summary

The Springs of Texarkana is seeking a committed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our therapy team in a skilled nursing setting. You will assess residents’ speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities and design individualized treatment plans to improve quality of life.

This full-time role requires current Arkansas licensure; CCC from ASHA is preferred. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document progress, and educate residents and families while

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Arkansas.
• CCC from ASHA preferred.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility or geriatric setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of evaluation and treatment techniques for communication and swallowing disorders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with NetHealth documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct speech therapy services in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Document all evaluations, treatments, and resident progress accurately and in a timely manner.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on communication and swallowing strategies.
• Participate in care planning and team meetings as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Clinical evaluation

Education

Arkansas SLP license

CCC from ASHA

Tools

NetHealth

Job description

The Springs of Texarkana is seeking a committed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our therapy team in a skilled nursing setting. You will assess residents’ speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities and design individualized treatment plans to improve quality of life.

This full-time role requires current Arkansas licensure; CCC from ASHA is preferred. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document progress, and educate residents and families while