Per Diem Speech Therapist

Crouse Community Center; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible per diem scheduling

Supportive leadership and teamwork

Well-equipped therapy spaces

Mission-driven environment focused on

Job summary

Crouse Community Center in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Per Diem Speech Therapist to join our compassionate rehabilitation team. You will provide evaluations and treatments for communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing needs in a warm, patient-centered long-term care setting.

The role offers flexible per diem scheduling, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and well-equipped therapy spaces to support high-quality, dignity-focused care for residents and families.

Qualifications

• NYS Speech-Language Pathology license in good standing.
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Experience in long-term care or similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Resident-focused demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide ST evaluations and treatments for communication disorders, cognitive-linguistic needs, and dysphagia.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on resident assessments and clinical findings.
• Document progress and assessments in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, medical staff, PT/OT, and social work.
• Participate in MDS and care plan processes through timely communication and quarterly reviews.
• Ensure safe therapy practices including adherence to infection control and PPE protocols.
• Maintain a professional, supportive environment for residents and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Documentation skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job description

Per Diem Speech Therapist

Crouse Community Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Per Diem Speech Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. This flexible role is perfect for an ST who enjoys meaningful clinical work while supporting residents in a warm, collaborative long-term care environment.

As a Per Diem Speech Therapist, you will provide high-quality evaluation and treatment services to residents with communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing needs. You will work closely with nursing, medical staff, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure individualized, person-centered care.

What You’ll Do

• Provide ST evaluations and treatments for communication disorders, cognitive-linguistic needs, and dysphagia.


• Develop individualized treatment plans based on resident assessments and clinical findings.


• Document progress and assessments in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.


• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, medical staff, PT/OT, and social work.


• Participate in MDS and care plan processes through timely communication and quarterly reviews.


• Ensure safe therapy practices including adherence to infection control and PPE protocols.


• Maintain a professional, supportive environment for residents and families.

Why Join Crouse Community Center?

• Flexible per diem scheduling


• Supportive leadership and interdisciplinary teamwork


• Well-equipped therapy spaces


• A mission-driven environment focused on dignity, respect, and quality care

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Current NYS Speech-Language Pathology license in good standing.


• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.


• Experience in long-term care or a similar healthcare setting preferred.


• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.


• Professional, positive, and resident-focused demeanor.