PRN Speech Therapist

willow tree post acute; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Willow Tree Post Acute in Topeka, KS seeks a compassionate Speech Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. You will deliver comprehensive therapy to residents, focusing on communication, swallowing safety, and cognitive support, in a patient-centered, collaborative environment.

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology and state licensure required; prior long-term care experience preferred. This role can be part-time, full-time, or PRN, with opportunities to make meaningful improvements in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university.
• Current state licensure in the state practicing.
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care including evaluation, treatment planning, goal setting, and documentation.
• Provide therapy for speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing, and cognitive disorders.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with short- and long-term goals.
• Act as patient advocate and participate in QA and customer service activities.
• Perform evaluations and coordinate progression with physician orders.
• Adapt care plans as needed; other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

PRN/Part Time/Full Time

We are a seeking a compassionate and dedicated Speech Therapist to join our team at our skilled nursing facility in Topeka. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing therapy to our residents, helping them improve their communication abilities and quality of life. If you havea passion for patient-centered care and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Position Description

Responsible for assisting patients who have illness, injury or disability that affects their ability to communicate effectively in their environment. Addresses issues related to swallowing disorders. Treatment is focused on increasing intelligibility of speech, using alternative or augmentative devices to facilitate better communication of wants and needs, addressing cognitive functions and improving swallowing safety through oral exercises and diet texture modification.

Principal Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to the company guidelines, professional standards and community needs.
• Provides professional treatment while using therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders.
• Plans activities and provides therapeutic services for speech and language disorders.
• Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients; participates in qualify assurance and customer service activities.
• Perform patient evaluations and develop treatment plan, including short-term and long-term goals, consistent with physician orders and appropriate for the patient’s overall medical condition.
• Carry out patient care plans or portions thereof, determining appropriate progression of patients within real of the established care plan.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma required.
• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university.
• Current state licensure in the state practicing.
• Experience in long term care or skilled nursing, preferred
• Possess effective communication skills to maintain positive relationship with residents, families, staff, physicians, consultants, providers, and governmental agencies, their representatives and the community.
• Current knowledge of local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

Affirmative Action Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We actively seek to recruit, hire, and promote individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

We are proud to be an affirmative action employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Kansas Anti-Discrimination Act, it is the policy of the facility to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.

If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Administrator.