Speech-Language Pathologist: Elevate Communication & Swallowing

Deerparkhc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deerparkhc is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate, diagnose, and treat residents with speech, language, voice, communication, and swallowing disorders. The SLP will create individualized therapy plans to maximize communication and swallow safety, improving residents’ overall quality of life.

The role requires graduate-level SLP training, state licensure, CPR, and experience in long-term care settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of practice.
• CCC-SLP certification preferred.
• CPR certification required or to be obtained 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, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for residents.
• Provide therapy services including speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, and swallowing interventions.
• Monitor and document residents’ progress, adjusting therapy plans as needed.
• Collaborate with nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physicians for coordinated care.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on strategies to support communication and safe swallowing.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Deerparkhc is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate, diagnose, and treat residents with speech, language, voice, communication, and swallowing disorders. The SLP will create individualized therapy plans to maximize communication and swallow safety, improving residents’ overall quality of life.

The role requires graduate-level SLP training, state licensure, CPR, and experience in long-term care settings is preferred.