PRN Weekend Speech-Language Pathologist - Geriatric Rehab

Methodist Senior Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Supportive therapy team

Collaborative interdisciplinary care

Clinical support and collaboration

Resident-focused quality of life

Job summary

Methodist Senior Services, Inc. is seeking a PRN Weekend Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team at Traceway Retirement Community in Tupelo, MS.

You will help residents improve communication, swallowing, and independence through evaluations and skilled interventions. As part of a faith-based, non-profit system, you’ll work with an experienced team to support safety and quality of life, collaborating with facility staff and families to promote resident-centered care and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved program.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills for documentation and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluations and resident needs.
• Provide skilled speech therapy interventions to address communication, cognition, and swallowing difficulties.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions as appropriate.
• Document evaluations, treatments, and progress per standards.
• Collaborate with residents, families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on strategies to support communication and swallowing.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Methodist Senior Services, Inc. is seeking a PRN Weekend Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team at Traceway Retirement Community in Tupelo, MS.

You will help residents improve communication, swallowing, and independence through evaluations and skilled interventions. As part of a faith-based, non-profit system, you’ll work with an experienced team to support safety and quality of life, collaborating with facility staff and families to promote resident-centered care and