Onsite Geriatric SLP: Build Resident Connections

Ashby Ponds by Erickson Senior Living; Dranesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashby Ponds by Erickson Senior Living is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat residents with communication, cognitive-linguistic, voice, and swallowing disorders onsite in our Ashburn, VA community.

The SLP will develop individualized plans, provide evidence-based interventions, and educate residents, families, and staff while documenting progress in accordance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Current Speech-Language Pathology license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with geriatric populations is preferred but not required.
• Passion for providing high-quality, resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, voice and swallowing evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on treatment strategies and communication techniques.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with regulatory and organizational guidelines.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to support resident-centered care.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Participate in care planning and team meetings.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Geriatric care

Resident-centered care

Job description

Ashby Ponds by Erickson Senior Living is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat residents with communication, cognitive-linguistic, voice, and swallowing disorders onsite in our Ashburn, VA community.

The SLP will develop individualized plans, provide evidence-based interventions, and educate residents, families, and staff while documenting progress in accordance with regulations.