Speech Therapist (CCC / CFY) - Per Diem

Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision

PTO + volunteer hours

401k with 3% match

Onsite medical centers

Well-Being programs

Education assistance & courses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to support residents across the continuum of care with screenings, evaluations, treatments, and trainings. The role offers a per diem/as-needed schedule and compensation of $55/hour.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of experience with older adults, a current CPR certification, and a state license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant where applicable.

Qualifications

• Provide screenings, evaluations, treatments, and trainings in speech-language pathology across the community continuum of care.
• Follow Federal, State, Payer guidelines and ASHA requirements; ensure compliance in care, documentation, billing, and resident rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide screenings, evaluations, treatments, and trainings for speech, language, swallowing, cognition, or voice across the community continuum of care.
• Support residents' physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs with a holistic approach.
• Implement residents' personal care plans focusing on strengths and preferences.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical team to address residents' needs throughout care.

Skills

Speech therapy

Language therapy

Swallowing therapy

Cognition

Voice therapy

Education

CPR Certification

State license: Occupational Therapy Assistant (where applicable)

Job description

Location:

Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living

Job Description

Join our team as a Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) support our residents with daily living activities, providing personalized care to meet each resident’s needs. With all residents living on campus, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of their journey throughout their continuum of care.

Compensation: $55/hour

Schedule: Per Diem / As needed

What we offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How you will make an impact

• Providing speech, language, swallowing, cognition, or voice therapy screenings, evaluations, treatments, and trainings to meet customer needs across the community continuum of care.
• Following Federal, State, and all Payer guidelines, ASHA requirements, and company policies and procedures. Ensuring departmental understanding and compliance in the areas of care provision, documentation, billing reimbursement, resident rights, customer service, and compliance.
• Providing a holistic approach, supporting the residents' physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs
• Implementing residents’ personal care plans, focusing on residents’ strengths, preferences, and preferred routines while providing a sense of comfort, companionship, and belonging
• Working with the interdisciplinary clinical team to ensure the needs of our residents are being addressed throughout their care.

What you will need

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in working with the older adult population related to the therapies is preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Current valid state license (for state in which the community provides service) in occupational therapy Assistant, where applicable.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Employer takes applications on an on-going basis.

Wind Crest is a beautiful 84-acre continuing care retirement community located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, just minutes from Denver. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Wind Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.