P-Speech Language Pathologist

Trinity Healthcare Talent Services; Lenox (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Healthcare Talent Services seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for our skilled nursing facility. This position offers flexibility with a 30-hour schedule across weekdays and weekends, with room for full-time or part-time applicants.

You will assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders, creating individualized plans and providing therapy to help patients improve communication and swallowing capabilities. Collaboration with families is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• State licensure in Speech Language Pathology required.
• ASHA CCC certification preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of speech, language, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluations.
• Provide therapy sessions using varied techniques and tools.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Educate patients and families on strategies to improve communication and swallowing.
• Document progress and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

State license in Speech Language Pathology

CCC from ASHA

Job description

Position: Speech Language Pathologist

Salary Range: $44/hr-$55/hr

Schedule: 30 hours per week, weekdays and weekends with flexibility to the schedule

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at the SNF center. This is a critical need position and we are open to both full-time and part-time candidates.

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients. You will work closely with patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans and provide therapy to help improve communication and swallowing abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough evaluations to assess speech, language, and swallowing abilities
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results
• Provide therapy sessions to patients using a variety of techniques and tools
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients
• Educate patients and their families on techniques to improve communication and swallowing abilities
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate records

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Current state license in Speech Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Experience working with patients of all ages, preferably in a SNF setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends as needed