SLP: Lead a New Skilled Nursing Therapy Program

Blue Stone Therapy; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

401(k) plan

PTO & holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Continuing education & development

Additional benefits

Job summary

Blue Stone Therapy is expanding in Omaha, NE, seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to help establish a new therapy program in a skilled nursing partnership. You will deliver patient-centered care, evaluate and treat communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders, and contribute to a collaborative care team from day one.

The role offers clinical autonomy with supportive leadership, opportunities for professional growth, and a path to build a strong therapy program within our established Omaha

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Current Speech-Language Pathologist license or eligibility for licensure in Nebraska.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience in skilled nursing, post-acute, or geriatric settings is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals.
• Provide evidence-based interventions to improve speech, language, cognition, communication, and swallowing function.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies to support communication, cognition, and safe swallowing.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, dietary, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Contribute to the development and success of a new therapy program through teamwork, communication, and patient-centered care.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program

Job description

Blue Stone Therapy is expanding in Omaha, NE, seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to help establish a new therapy program in a skilled nursing partnership. You will deliver patient-centered care, evaluate and treat communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders, and contribute to a collaborative care team from day one.

The role offers clinical autonomy with supportive leadership, opportunities for professional growth, and a path to build a strong therapy program within our established Omaha