Speech Languauge Pathologist

THREEMEADOWS in; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

THREEMEADOWS in Northwest Ohio is seeking a Staff Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in a collaborative rehabilitation setting. You will work with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, residents, and families to develop individualized treatment plans, monitor progress, and support discharge planning.

Ohio licensure is required; CCC-SLP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Speech-Language Pathologist license in the State of Ohio.
• CCC-SLP preferred; Clinical Fellows are encouraged to apply if supervision is available.
• Strong clinical skills in dysphagia, cognition, and communication disorders.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• A team-oriented professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional care to older adults.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to identify speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing impairments while determining rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans that maximize communication, cognitive function, swallowing safety, and overall independence.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families to coordinate care, monitor progress, and plan for successful discharge or long-term maintenance.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment strategies, home programs, aspiration prevention, safe swallowing techniques, and cognitive support strategies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, utilization reviews, and other team meetings to ensure exceptional resident care.
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation that meets facility, regulatory, and payer requirements.
• Assist the nursing department by training and supporting Restorative Aides and other care team members.
• Provide ongoing education and in-service training for facility staff to promote best practices in communication, cognition, and dysphagia management.
• Supervise Clinical Fellows (CFY) and speech-language pathology students in accordance with state practice regulations.
• Recommend and coordinate appropriate adaptive equipment or environmental modifications that improve resident safety, communication, cognition, and swallowing function.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the continued growth and success of the rehabilitation department.
• Build positive, professional relationships with residents, families, physicians, and fellow team members while delivering compassionate, resident-focused care.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Dysphagia

Cognition

Communication

Education

Ohio licensure required

CCC-SLP preferred

Job description

Speech Languauge Pathologist (Healthcare)

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Northwest Ohio
Compensation: $42.00-$48.00 per hour , based on experience, qualifications, and licensure.
Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

Are you a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist who is passionate about helping older adults achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life? Join our rehabilitation team and become part of a collaborative, resident-centered environment where your clinical expertise is valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work truly makes an impact.

As our Staff Speech-Language Pathologist, you'll evaluate and treat residents with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders while working closely with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, residents, and families to develop individualized treatment plans that promote successful outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate residents to identify speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing impairments while determining rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans that maximize communication, cognitive function, swallowing safety, and overall independence.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families to coordinate care, monitor progress, and plan for successful discharge or long-term maintenance.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment strategies, home programs, aspiration prevention, safe swallowing techniques, and cognitive support strategies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, utilization reviews, and other team meetings to ensure exceptional resident care.
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation that meets facility, regulatory, and payer requirements.
• Assist the nursing department by training and supporting Restorative Aides and other care team members.
• Provide ongoing education and in-service training for facility staff to promote best practices in communication, cognition, and dysphagia management.
• Supervise Clinical Fellows (CFY) and speech-language pathology students in accordance with state practice regulations.
• Recommend and coordinate appropriate adaptive equipment or environmental modifications that improve resident safety, communication, cognition, and swallowing function.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the continued growth and success of the rehabilitation department.
• Build positive, professional relationships with residents, families, physicians, and fellow team members while delivering compassionate, resident-focused care.

What We're Looking For

• Current Speech-Language Pathologist license in the State of Ohio.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred; Clinical Fellows are encouraged to apply if supervision is available.
• Strong clinical skills in dysphagia, cognition, and communication disorders.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• A team-oriented professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional care to older adults.

Why Join Our Team?

We believe our therapists are the heart of our rehabilitation program. You'll enjoy working alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and resident-centered care. Every day offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve while continuing to grow professionally in a rewarding long-term care environment.

If you're looking for a career where your expertise is appreciated and your work changes lives, we'd love to meet you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.