Part-Time SLP for Geriatric Care - Dual-Campus

People Powered; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Two facilities coverage

Resident-centered care

Job summary

River Terrace Retirement Community in Bluffton, IN, and Warsaw Meadows in Warsaw, IN, are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide therapy across both campuses. The role is based at River Terrace with occasional coverage at Warsaw Meadows.

You will evaluate residents, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve communication, cognition, and swallowing, while promoting dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana Speech-Language Pathologist license in good standing.
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• CCC-SLP preferred; candidates must meet Indiana licensure requirements.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, individualized, patient-centered care.
• Ability to travel between the Bluffton and Warsaw facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments and resident goals.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve communication, cognitive function, and safe swallowing.
• Assess and treat residents experiencing speech, language, voice, fluency, and cognitive-communication disorders.
• Conduct swallowing evaluations and recommend interventions to support oral intake.
• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with nursing, PT, OT, dietary staff, and other team members to coordinate care.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on communication strategies and therapeutic techniques.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, treatment documentation, and discharge summaries accurately.
• Ensure therapy services comply with state and federal regulations and professional standards.
• Promote resident safety, dignity, and independence throughout rehabilitation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Independence

Travel between facilities

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Indiana licensure requirements

CCC-SLP preferred

Job description

River Terrace Retirement Community in Bluffton, IN, and Warsaw Meadows in Warsaw, IN, are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide therapy across both campuses. The role is based at River Terrace with occasional coverage at Warsaw Meadows.

You will evaluate residents, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve communication, cognition, and swallowing, while promoting dignity and independence.