Speech Therapist

Sweetwater Care; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Topeka, KS is seeking a Speech Therapist to join our skilled nursing facility. You will provide comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing therapy to residents, with a focus on improving communication and quality of life.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with the care team, and documentation to support clinical decisions. A Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and state licensure are required, with preferred experience in long-term care.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and goals.
• Document progress and communicate with physicians and families.
• Provide patient education and advocacy in care planning.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology

State licensure

Job description

Sweetwater Care

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, we encourage you to consider joining our compassionate team!

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 and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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.