Speech Therapist (SLP) – $8K Sign-On in Long-Term Care

Tallgrass Healthcare; Junction City (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Flexible scheduling

Interdisciplinary team

Meaningful work

Job summary

Tallgrass Healthcare Campus in Junction City, KS is hiring a Speech Therapist (SLP) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. You will evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders to improve communication and safe swallowing.

We offer a competitive compensation package, an $8,000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions, medical/dental/vision coverage, PTO, and flexible scheduling with full-time, part-time, or PRN options.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university.
• Current state SLP licensure.
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on functional communication and safe swallowing.
• Provide therapy to improve speech intelligibility, cognitive functioning, and swallowing safety.
• Utilize alternative or augmentative communication methods as appropriate.
• Modify diet textures and implement oral motor exercises to improve swallowing outcomes.
• Collaborate with nursing, rehab, and physician teams to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current state SLP licensure

Job description

Tallgrass Healthcare Campus in Junction City, KS is hiring a Speech Therapist (SLP) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. You will evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders to improve communication and safe swallowing.

We offer a competitive compensation package, an $8,000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions, medical/dental/vision coverage, PTO, and flexible scheduling with full-time, part-time, or PRN options.