Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Aura Care Group; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Professional growth

Collaborative team

Job summary

Aura Care Group is seeking a Part Time or PRN Speech Therapist (SLP) to evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in residents. The role focuses on improving speech, language, voice, cognition, and safe swallowing to maximize independence and quality of life.

The position requires Minnesota SLP licensure (or eligibility), a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, and ideally CCC-SLP.

Qualifications

• Current and active SLP license in Minnesota (or eligibility).
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• CCC-SLP certification from ASHA preferred.
• Strong assessment, treatment, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessments and orders.
• Provide therapy to improve speech, language, voice, fluency, memory, and swallowing safety.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries per standards.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on communication strategies and home programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and other therapists for coordinated care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and quality improvement programs.
• Maintain licensure and adhere to ethical practice standards.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Documentation skills

Excellent communication and inter-个人

Experience in skilled nursing/rehabil

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Minnesota SLP license or eligibility

CCC-SLP certification (ASHA) preferred

Job description

Speech Therapist (SLP) Part Time or Primary PRN

Position Summary:

The Speech Therapist (SLP) evaluates, diagnoses, and treats communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. This role focuses on helping individuals improve their speech, language, voice, cognition, and safe swallowing abilities to maximize independence and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate residents/patients for communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessments and physician orders

• Provide therapy services to improve speech, language, voice, fluency, memory, problem-solving, and swallowing safety

• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with professional, state, and federal standards

• Educate residents, families, and staff on communication strategies, swallowing precautions, and home programs

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and other therapy disciplines to ensure coordinated care

• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and quality improvement programs

• Maintain professional licensure and adhere to ethical practice standards

Qualifications:

• Current and active Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license in Minnesota (or eligibility)

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA preferred

• Strong assessment, treatment, and documentation skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care preferred

What’s Offered:

• Competitive pay and benefits package

• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education

• Collaborative, supportive team environment

• A rewarding opportunity to improve residents’ independence, safety, and quality of life