PRN Speech-Language Pathologist – Geriatric Rehab

Sternrehab; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited referral bonus

Referral bonus up to $1,000

Job summary

Stern Therapy Consultants is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide PRN services at Autumn Lake at Ballenger Creek in Frederick, MD. Help skilled nursing residents communicate their needs and address swallowing difficulties through individualized assessment and treatment.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will evaluate and treat communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in adults, document progress, and tailor goals to daily care demands.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Speech-Language Pathologist license.
• Ability to assess and treat communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders in adults.
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication skills.
• Geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SLP license MD

Adult population therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Stern Therapy Consultants is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide PRN services at Autumn Lake at Ballenger Creek in Frederick, MD. Help skilled nursing residents communicate their needs and address swallowing difficulties through individualized assessment and treatment.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will evaluate and treat communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in adults, document progress, and tailor goals to daily care demands.