PRN SLP for Geriatric Dysphagia & Cognition

Sternrehab; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

PRN coverage

Referral bonus

Team collaboration

Job summary

Bedford Hills Center in Bedford, NH is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to help skilled nursing residents communicate effectively, navigate daily cognitive tasks, and address swallowing difficulties.

You’ll assess, treat, and document progress, coordinate with nursing and dietary staff, and provide practical strategies for residents and caregivers to use at home and in daily routines.

Qualifications

• Active New Hampshire Speech-Language Pathologist license.
• Strong clinical skills in adult communication, cognitive, and swallowing assessment and treatment.
• Clear communication and accurate, timely documentation.
• Skilled nursing or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities to determine appropriate treatment.
• Build individualized care plans around residents' clinical findings and everyday priorities.
• Provide interventions for expressing needs, understanding information, attention, memory, and problem-solving.
• Deliver dysphagia treatment and coordinate swallowing recommendations with nursing and dietary staff.
• Teach residents and caregivers practical strategies to use during daily interactions and routines.
• Measure progress, update clinical records, and contribute to interdisciplinary care and discharge planning.

Skills

Adult communication

Cognitive assessment

Swallowing assessment

Job description

Bedford Hills Center in Bedford, NH is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to help skilled nursing residents communicate effectively, navigate daily cognitive tasks, and address swallowing difficulties.

You’ll assess, treat, and document progress, coordinate with nursing and dietary staff, and provide practical strategies for residents and caregivers to use at home and in daily routines.