PRN SLP for Geriatric Rehab & Swallowing - Frederick

Stern Therapy Consultants; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited referral bonus (up to $1,000

Job summary

Stern Therapy Consultants seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide PRN services at Autumn Lake at Ballenger Creek in Frederick, MD. The role involves evaluating and treating adults with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders within a skilled nursing setting.

You will develop individualized treatment plans, train residents and care teams in communication strategies, and document progress for discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Speech-Language Pathologist license.
• Ability to assess and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in an adult population.
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication skills.
• Skilled nursing or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Create treatment plans that reflect residents' clinical findings, personal goals, and daily care demands.
• Provide interventions for communication, memory, problem-solving, and safe swallowing as clinically indicated.
• Train residents, families, and staff in communication strategies and techniques that support carryover outside therapy.
• Coordinate swallowing recommendations with nursing and dietary staff, monitoring tolerance and reporting concerns.
• Document services, reassess progress, and contribute to interdisciplinary care and discharge planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Maryland SLP license

Job description

Stern Therapy Consultants seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide PRN services at Autumn Lake at Ballenger Creek in Frederick, MD. The role involves evaluating and treating adults with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders within a skilled nursing setting.

You will develop individualized treatment plans, train residents and care teams in communication strategies, and document progress for discharge planning.