Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Aspire Senior Living; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

401(k)

PTO

Maternity Leave

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Advancement Opportunities

Aspire Employee Perks

Job summary

Aspire Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our in-house therapy team. You will evaluate residents, develop individualized plans and work with an interdisciplinary team to improve communication and swallowing outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s in SLP and Missouri licensure; CCC-SLP is preferred. This position offers competitive wages and benefits, with opportunities for professional growth within a resident-centered care environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Missouri state license required as an SLP.
• CCC-SLP preferred (not mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide skilled therapy for speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication and dysphagia.
• Educate residents, families and staff on communication and safety strategies.
• Maintain accurate evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in SLP

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | Full-Time

Aspire Senior Living

Competitive Therapy Wages!

Our Company

At Aspire Senior Living, our mission is to transform lives through Accountability, Service, Passion, Integrity, Resilience, and Excellence. With an unwavering commitment to our residents and an employee-focused approach, we create a brighter future for our communities and empower our team to deliver exceptional care and support.

Position Overview

Aspire Senior Living is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our in-house therapy team.

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides skilled therapy services to residents experiencing communication, cognitive, and swallowing impairments. This position evaluates resident needs, develops individualized treatment plans, and works closely with the interdisciplinary team to improve functional outcomes, independence, safety, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized, resident-centered treatment plans.
• Provide skilled therapy for speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Assess and treat dysphagia while promoting safe swallowing and reducing aspiration risk.
• Recommend appropriate swallowing strategies, dietary modifications, and assistive communication techniques.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on communication, swallowing, and safety strategies.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in care planning, resident conferences, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely evaluations, progress notes, treatment documentation, and discharge summaries.
• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with applicable professional, regulatory, and facility standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Speech-Language Pathologist license in the state of Missouri.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
• 1–3 years of clinical experience preferred; skilled nursing, long-term care, or geriatric experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of dysphagia management, swallowing disorders, and cognitive-communication therapy.
• Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Therapy Wages
• 401(k)
• Holiday Pay & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Aspire Senior Living Employee Perks

Join Our In-House Therapy Team!

Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and plan requirements.