Per Diem SLP: Elevate Seniors' Speech & Swallowing

Aspire Senior Living Platte City; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Senior Living Joplin is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide per diem services for our residents. The role focuses on evaluating and treating speech, language, and swallowing disorders to improve communication and quality of life.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, develop individualized treatment plans, conduct evaluations and screenings, and maintain accurate progress notes and documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Missouri state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Experience with post-acute care or skilled nursing facility residents preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop individualized treatment plans for speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Conduct speech and language evaluations, as well as cognitive and swallowing screenings.
• Provide speech and language therapy services to residents, including group and individual sessions.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of resident progress and treatment plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Aspire Senior Living Joplin is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide per diem services for our residents. The role focuses on evaluating and treating speech, language, and swallowing disorders to improve communication and quality of life.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, develop individualized treatment plans, conduct evaluations and screenings, and maintain accurate progress notes and documentation.