Independent Living SLP—Empower Communication & Daily Living

Prava-Therapy; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prava Therapy is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join our Independent Living community in Apex, North Carolina. You will provide skilled clinical care across adult and geriatric SLP domains and become a trusted partner within the community.

This role emphasizes meaningful, functional therapy, collaboration with physicians and care staff, and ongoing professional growth in a culture of clinical excellence and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care across all adult/geriatric SLP domains.
• Assess and treat disorders in cognitive-communication, language (aphasia), speech production/voice (dysarthria/apraxia/dysphonia), swallowing/dysphagia, pragmatic communication, and functional AAC/environmental memory supports.
• Target functional medication management, calendar use, financial tasks, and daily routine organization from a cognitive-linguistic perspective.
• Educate residents, families, caregivers, nursing, and dining staff on communication strategies, cognitive support tools, safe swallowing protocols, and dietary modifications.
• Collaborate with physicians, ENT specialists, community leadership, dining services, wellness professionals, OT/PT partners, and other members of the care team.
• Monitor progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical presentation and functional outcomes.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation.
• Participate in care coordination, interdisciplinary team conferences, and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, compassion, professionalism, and continuous learning.

Job description

Prava Therapy is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join our Independent Living community in Apex, North Carolina. You will provide skilled clinical care across adult and geriatric SLP domains and become a trusted partner within the community.

This role emphasizes meaningful, functional therapy, collaboration with physicians and care staff, and ongoing professional growth in a culture of clinical excellence and compassion.