Speech Therapist: Elevate Communication & Swallowing Rehab

Sweetwater Care; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients with speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders in a SNF setting. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, goal setting, and collaboration with the healthcare team to improve communication and swallowing safety.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting progress, coordinating with physicians and therapists, ensuring compliance with

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, goal setting, and documentation.
• Provide professional treatment for speech, language, hearing, swallowing and cognitive disorders.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, occupational and physical therapists and nursing staff.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in patient records.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid and other reimbursement systems.
• Deliver a full range of speech therapy modalities in SNF settings.
• Maintain courtesy, compassion and respect for patients and caregivers.

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients with speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders in a SNF setting. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, goal setting, and collaboration with the healthcare team to improve communication and swallowing safety.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting progress, coordinating with physicians and therapists, ensuring compliance with