Speech Therapist - Skilled Nursing & Rehab

Buckeye Commons Care & Rehab; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Commons Care & Rehab in Topeka, KS is seeking a compassionate Speech Therapist to provide comprehensive therapy to residents in our skilled nursing facility.

You will address swallowing, communication, and cognitive needs, develop treatment plans with short- and long-term goals, and collaborate with families and staff to improve quality of life.

Requirements include a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure, and experience in long-term care preferred.

Qualifications

• High school 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of patient care including evaluation and treatment per physician orders.
• Develop treatment plans with short- and long-term goals for speech, language, swallowing and cognition.
• Provide therapy addressing swallowing, intelligibility of speech, and cognitive function.
• Collaborate with residents, families, staff and providers as a patient advocate.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

State licensure in practicing state

Job description

Buckeye Commons Care & Rehab in Topeka, KS is seeking a compassionate Speech Therapist to provide comprehensive therapy to residents in our skilled nursing facility.

You will address swallowing, communication, and cognitive needs, develop treatment plans with short- and long-term goals, and collaborate with families and staff to improve quality of life.

Requirements include a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure, and experience in long-term care preferred.