Speech Language Pathologist

Legacy Healthcare Services; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 53,726 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company-paid group life insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Legacy Healthcare Services in Fort Myers, Florida, is seeking a compassionate Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join their team. The role involves evaluating and treating patients for swallowing disorders and cognitive impairments while providing personalized treatment programs under medical guidance.

The position offers a Monday-Friday schedule, competitive benefits including 401(k), and opportunities for career advancement. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of senior patients.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in speech-language pathology.
• Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist, or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Excellent interpersonal, fiscal, and clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients for swallowing disorders and cognitive impairments.
• Establish treatment goals and develop treatment programs based on evaluations.
• Provide rehabilitative services to patients under medical orders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical skills

Fiscal skills

Education

Master’s degree in speech-language pathology

Job description

Experience a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) career that’s full of joy, purpose, and opportunities to grow. We’re seeking talented, creative, and compassionate professionals who enjoy building relationships with patients, learning new ways to deliver care, and being part of a team dedicated to helping senior patients live their best lives.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients for swallowing disorders and communication/cognitive impairments, utilizing a variety of evidence‑based therapeutic techniques.
• Establish treatment goals and develop and implement appropriate Speech Pathology treatment programs based upon a full clinical evaluation.
• Provide rehabilitative services to patients under specific medical orders as part of a coordinated team.
• Participate in clinical conferences to share and coordinate the plan of care for patients.
• Treat residents one‑on‑one so each patient gets individualized attention through private treatment sessions with a functional‑based treatment approach.

Benefits

• Monday‑Friday schedule with no weekend or holiday requirements.
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and pet insurance for qualified positions.
• Paid time off (PTO) with rollover and buyout options at year’s end for qualified positions.
• Company‑paid group life.
• Flex spending account.
• Voluntary life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance.
• Licensure reimbursement.
• Company‑provided CEUs and unlimited online CEUs for full‑time employees.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Company Overview

Our not‑for‑profit organization offers personalized therapeutic care for residents within senior living communities and serves nearly 500 senior living communities across the U.S. We are led by therapists and are one of the largest providers of on‑site senior therapy care, serving communities nationwide.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in speech‑language pathology.
• Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP, or ability to obtain prior to beginning employment.
• Excellent interpersonal, fiscal, and clinical skills.

Legacy Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

USD $39.00 - $47.00 /hr.