Per Diem Speech Therapist - Flexible, Resident-Centered

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

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.