Part-Time Speech-Language Pathologist — Geriatric Care

Founders Care And Rehabilitation; Friendly Village II Mobile Home Park (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Founders Care And Rehabilitation in Topeka, KS is seeking a compassionate Speech Therapist for a part-time position in a skilled nursing facility. The role involves delivering speech, language, and swallowing therapy to residents to improve communication and quality of life.

Responsibilities include patient evaluations, treatment planning, family education, and documentation in line with physician orders and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university.
• Current state licensure in the state practicing.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to the company guidelines, professional standards and community needs.
• Provides professional treatment while using therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders.
• Plans activities and provides therapeutic services for speech and language disorders.
• Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients; participates in qualify assurance and customer service activities.
• Perform patient evaluations and develop treatment plan, including short-term and long-term goals, consistent with physician orders and appropriate for the patient’s overall medical condition.
• Carry out patient care plans or portions thereof, determining appropriate progression of patients within real of the established care plan.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills

Effective communication

Empathy

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology

Highschool Diploma

Job description

Founders Care And Rehabilitation in Topeka, KS is seeking a compassionate Speech Therapist for a part-time position in a skilled nursing facility. The role involves delivering speech, language, and swallowing therapy to residents to improve communication and quality of life.

Responsibilities include patient evaluations, treatment planning, family education, and documentation in line with physician orders and regulatory guidelines.