Speech Therapist

Apploi; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a compassionate Speech Therapist to join our skilled nursing team in the United States. You will provide speech, language, and swallowing therapy to residents, focusing on improving communication and quality of life through individualized plans and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, designing treatment plans with short- and long-term goals, and collaborating with physicians, families, and staff to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Masters in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Current state licensure in practicing state.
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly provide speech, language, and swallowing therapy to residents.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with short- and long-term goals.
• Evaluate patients and document progress per physician orders and facility guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians, families, and staff to ensure quality care.
• Adapt therapy approaches to maximize patient communication and safety.

Skills

Empathy & compassion

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

PRN/Part Time/Full Time

We are a seeking a compassionate and dedicated Speech Therapist to join our team at our skilled nursing facility in Topeka. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing therapy to our residents, helping them improve their communication abilities and quality of life. If you have a passion for patient-centered care and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Position Description

Responsible for assisting patients who have illness, injury or disability that affects their ability to communicate effectively in their environment. Addresses issues related to swallowing disorders. Treatment is focused on increasing intelligibility of speech, using alternative or augmentative devices to facilitate better communication of wants and needs, addressing cognitive functions and improving swallowing safety through oral exercises and diet texture modification.

Principal Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to the company guidelines, professional standards and community needs.
• Provides professional treatment while using therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders.
• Plans activities and provides therapeutic services for speech and language disorders.
• Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients; participates in qualify assurance and customer service activities.
• Perform patient evaluations and develop treatment plan, including short-term and long-term goals, consistent with physician orders and appropriate for the patient’s overall medical condition.
• Carry out patient care plans or portions thereof, determining appropriate progression of patients within real of the established care plan.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma required.
• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university.
• Current state licensure in the state practicing.
• Experience in long term care or skilled nursing, preferred
• Possess effective communication skills to maintain positive relationship with residents, families, staff, physicians, consultants, providers, and governmental agencies, their representatives and the community.
• Current knowledge of local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

Affirmative Action Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to recruit, hire, and promote individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We are proud to be an affirmative action employer.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Kansas Anti-Discrimination Act, it is the policy of the facility to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Administrator.