Per Diem SLP for Senior Living — Impactful Speech Therapy

Aspire Senior Living; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire Senior Living East Prairie, a skilled nursing facility in Missouri, is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our per diem team. You will work with residents to identify and address communication and swallowing disorders, develop individualized treatment plans, and contribute to a warm, resident-focused care environment.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based interventions, document progress, and support families and caregivers,

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program.
• Clinical fellowship completed and CCC-SLP certification in Missouri.
• Experience with older adults and cognitive, speech, and swallowing disorders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders in residents.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including speech therapy sessions and caregiver training.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify and address communication needs and develop strategies for improving resident communication.
• Provide education and support to residents, families, and caregivers on communication and swallowing disorders.
• Document treatment plans, progress notes, and billing information accurately and timely.
• Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives and stay current with industry developments and best practices.

Skills

Experience with older adults

Independent and collaborative work

Strong communication and interpersonal

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program

Clinical fellowship completed and CCC-SLP in Missouri

Job description

Aspire Senior Living East Prairie, a skilled nursing facility in Missouri, is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our per diem team. You will work with residents to identify and address communication and swallowing disorders, develop individualized treatment plans, and contribute to a warm, resident-focused care environment.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based interventions, document progress, and support families and caregivers,