Speech Therapist, SLP

The Highlands at Owasso; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highlands at Owasso in Owasso, OK is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat geriatric patients in a long-term care facility. This in-house opportunity offers competitive pay and a collaborative team environment focused on quality care.

You will perform evaluations, develop treatment plans, and work with nursing staff to align clinical and therapy needs. Strong communication and documentation are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Current license in the State of Oklahoma in good standing.
• Experience in long-term healthcare preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in verbal and written documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations of communication skills and swallowing functions.
• Provide treatment plans to help patients reach maximum communication and swallowing potential.
• Collaborate with therapists and nursing staff for cohesive care between clinical and therapy needs.
• Educate patients and caregivers to support success at home after discharge.
• Provide quality documentation as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Speech Language Pathologist to eval and treat geriatric patients at our facility. Competitive pay. In-house opportunity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current license in the State of Oklahoma in good standing

Experience in long-term healthcare preferred.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed, both verbal and written documentation.

POSITION DUTIES

Responsible for performing evaluations of communication skills and swallowing functions.

Provide treatment plans that allow your patients to reach their maximum communication and swallowing potential.

Work with other therapists and nursing staff to help provide a cohesive quality of care between the clinical needs and therapy needs.

Be able to educate patients and care givers to be able to success at home after discharge from facility.

Provide quality documentation as required.