Speech Therapist

LionStone Care

Portsmouth (OH)

On-site

USD 61,000 - 69,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Early pay via Tapcheck

Employee perks & discount program

PTO & holidays

Referral bonus

Mentorship programs

Growth opportunities

Education loan repayment

Job summary

LionStone Care in Portsmouth, OH is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders in healthcare, long-term care, or rehabilitation settings.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and an active SLP license with CCC-SLP (ASHA). New graduates are welcome to apply, with a full-time first-shift schedule.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Current and active Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license. Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is preferred (CCC-SLP).
Previous experience in healthcare, long-term care, or rehabilitation setting is preferred but not required. New graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
Develop diagnostic reports and collaborate with physicians for treatment plans.
Design and implement personalized treatment plans; provide therapy and monitoring.

Education

Bachelor Degree

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Licensed SLP (CCC-SLP)

Job description

Job Location: Rosemount - Therapy - Portsmouth, OH 45662

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: Bachelor Degree

Salary Range: $44.00 - $50.00

Hourly Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: First Shift

The Speech Therapist, also known as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in patients or residents in healthcare, long-term care, or rehabilitation settings. The Speech Therapist works closely with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to develop individualized treatment plans to improve communication abilities, cognitive-linguistic skills, and swallowing safety. This role focuses on enhancing patients' quality of life by helping them regain functional communication and swallowing abilities.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment and Diagnosis

Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders.
Administer standardized tests and non-standardized assessments to identify patients' communication and swallowing deficits.
Develop diagnostic reports and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine appropriate treatment plans.

Individualized Treatment Planning

Design and implement personalized treatment plans to address communication disorders such as aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, cognitive-linguistic impairments, and swallowing disorders (dysphagia).
Provide therapeutic interventions, including speech and language exercises, cognitive-linguistic retraining, oral-motor exercises, and swallowing techniques.
Continuously monitor and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress and feedback.

Therapeutic Interventions

Use evidence-based practices to treat speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders.
Provide therapy for patients with communication impairments due to stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurological disorders, and degenerative diseases.
Offer interventions for cognitive-linguistic impairments related to memory, attention, problem-solving, and executive functioning.

Swallowing and Dysphagia Management

Conduct swallowing evaluations using techniques such as bedside evaluations, modified barium swallow studies, and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluations (if trained).
Develop and implement treatment strategies to manage dysphagia, including diet modifications, compensatory techniques, and therapeutic exercises.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on safe swallowing techniques and strategies to prevent aspiration.

Patient and Family Education

Provide education and training to patients, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, and safe swallowing techniques.
Educate patients on exercises and strategies to enhance speech, language, and cognitive abilities at home.

Documentation and Compliance

Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations regarding speech therapy services and patient care.
Participate in care team meetings and interdisciplinary discussions to provide input on patient progress and care planning.

Collaboration and Communication

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care for patients.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and discharge planning meetings.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members regarding treatment goals, progress, and expected outcomes.

Qualifications

Education

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

Licensure

Current and active Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license. Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is required (CCC-SLP).

Experience

Previous experience in a healthcare, long-term care, or rehabilitation setting is preferred but not required. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills in speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems and documentation.
Knowledge of current evidence-based practices in speech therapy, cognitive-linguistic rehabilitation, and dysphagia management.

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