Speech and Language Pathologist Per Diem

Kavana Living; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegria Village in Dearborn, MI seeks a Per Diem Speech Pathologist for our skilled nursing facility. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, or swallowing issues, under physician direction.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, conducting rehabilitative therapy, administering tests, and educating residents, families, and caregivers. Must have a master’s or doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology and a state license; travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology.
• State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Familiarity with SNF standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing issues.
• Provide direct patient treatment under physician's direction.
• Screen residents and develop care plans.
• Plan and conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communication and swallowing functions.
• Administer, score, and interpret speech tests.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on practice strategies.
• Complete required forms and document according to policy and regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Compassion

Travel ability

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Allegria Village, a senior living community in Dearborn, is currently hiring a Per Diem Speech Pathologist in our Skilled Nursing Facility.

Job Responsibilities:

• 1. Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing issues.
• 2. Under a physician’s direction, provides direct patient / resident treatment based on established plan of care.
• 3. Screens and evaluates Resident and develops appropriate care plan
• 4. Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and / or swallowing or cognitive problems.
• 5. Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
• 6. Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
• 7. Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• 8. Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• 9. Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
• 10. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population
• Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members
• Compassion for elderly population
• Ability to travel as needed to perform job

Education/Certification

• Graduate of an accredited Masters, or Doctorate in Speech language Pathology.
• State license as a speech pathologist required.
• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, crouching, stooping, bending, stretching, transferring patients, and typing.

What Makes Allegria Village Different:

• 80-bed skilled nursing facility (smaller, team-oriented environment)

• Unlike facilities that outsource therapy services, our rehabilitation team is fully in-house, promoting consistency and communication.

• Lower-acuity care setting (non-vent, non-trach facility)

• Continuity of care across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing on one campus

• Staff build long-term relationships with residents across levels of care

• Each resident has aprivate room (no shared rooms), supporting dignity and comfort

• Convenient central location with easy access via multiple major highways

• On-site amenities including a cafeteria, fitness center, pool and jacuzzi access for staff use.