Speech Language Pathologist (SLP - CCC) - SNF / LTC

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc; Pawnee (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc is looking for an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join their team for a permanent position in Pawnee, Oklahoma. The role involves assessing patients, developing care plans, and providing speech therapy services to improve communication and swallowing skills.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate from an accredited program, hold the necessary state license or be obtaining it, and have current CPR certification. This position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school.
• Hold current state license or be in the process of obtaining it.
• Must possess CPR certification and SLP-CCC.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients needing treatment for speech and language deficits.
• Teach patients to make sounds and improve communication skills.
• Develop care plans within an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide skilled speech therapy services according to physician orders.
• Set achievable goals for patient communication and swallowing skills.

Skills

Clinical counseling

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

CPR certification

Education

Graduate from an accredited school

Job description

A great SNF / LTC is looking for an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join their growing team for a permanent direct hire assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring treatment for speech, hearing, and language deficits.
• Teach patients how to make sounds, improve their voices, and increase oral or written language skills to communicate more effectively.
• Teach individuals how to strengthen muscles or use compensatory strategies to swallow without choking or inhaling food or liquid.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to develop a plan of care for each patient.
• Provide skilled speech therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders.
• Assess patient needs, plan for, evaluate and modify care to meet goals of speech therapy interventions.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients to develop, or recover, reliable communication and swallowing skills so that the patient can fulfill their educational, vocational and social roles.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school.
• Hold current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) or be proactively in the process of obtaining it.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be an SLP Certified Clinical Counselor (SLP-CCC).

Benefits

Full time permanent position within Centra's Network.