PRN Speech Therapist - Elevate Communication & Swallowing

Deer-Park-Health-and-Rehabilitatio; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a skilled Speech Therapist PRN to join our therapy team. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat residents with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in a supportive long-term care setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, active state licensure, and CCC-SLP preferred. CPR is required, and prior skilled nursing experience is a plus. Join us to help residents communicate and swallow safely.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Speech-Language Pathology program with a Master's degree.
• Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
• CPR certification required (or must obtain upon hire).
• Experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, communication, cognitive- linguistic, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to residents' needs and goals.
• Provide therapy services including speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, and swallowing interventions.
• Monitor and document residents' progress, making necessary adjustments to therapy plans.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physicians to provide coordinated care.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on strategies to support communication, safe swallowing, and carryover of therapy techniques.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, professional standards, and state/federal regulations.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a skilled Speech Therapist PRN to join our therapy team. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat residents with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in a supportive long-term care setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, active state licensure, and CCC-SLP preferred. CPR is required, and prior skilled nursing experience is a plus. Join us to help residents communicate and swallow safely.