Speech Therapist (SLP) - prn

Anchor Lodge; Olmsted Falls (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Anchor Lodge in Olmsted Falls, OH, is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate and treat residents with communication and swallowing disorders. This in-house position ensures clinical decisions prioritize patient outcomes, supported by a collaborative care team.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and is licensed or license-eligible. Benefits include competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current SLP license or eligibility for license.
• Experience with dysphagia evaluation and treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Document clearly and efficiently in support of quality outcomes.

Skills

Experience with dysphagia

Patient-first approach

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP)

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – In‑House

Job Details

Job Location: Village of the Falls - Olmsted Falls, OH 44138

If you’ve worked as an SLP in skilled nursing and felt like the documentation, the productivity standards, and the pressure to see one more patient were pulling you away from the reason you became a speech pathologist — this role is intentionally different.

Why Therapists Choose Sprenger Therapy

• In‑house therapy model — your clinical decisions serve your residents, not a contract company’s bottom line
• Your clinical scope is respected — dysphagia, cognitive, and communication, the work you trained for
• Autonomy is valued — your judgment guides the care plan
• Interdisciplinary collaboration — you work alongside PT, OT, and nursing as an equal voice in the care team
• Stable, family‑oriented culture — leadership is present, accessible, and invested in your success
• Care decisions guided by outcomes and patient needs — not short‑term volume

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Conduct dysphagia evaluations and make evidence‑based diet and intervention recommendations
• Provide cognitive‑linguistic therapy to support functional independence and quality of life
• Collaborate with PT, OT, nursing, and dietary to ensure coordinated, whole‑person care
• Document clearly and efficiently in support of quality outcomes

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC‑SLP) or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
• Current SLP license or license‑eligible
• Experience with dysphagia evaluation and treatment preferred
• Commitment to patient‑first, outcomes‑driven care
• Clinical Fellowship candidates encouraged to apply — mentorship and supervision provided

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Continuing education units (CEUs) — available
• Paid time off and vacation pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities within a 12‑facility network

From Our Therapy Team

“I feel supported, trusted, and confident that the work I do here actually matters. That’s not something I take for granted.”

About Sprenger Therapy

Sprenger Therapy is the in‑house rehabilitation team for Sprenger Health Care Systems — a third‑generation, family‑owned senior living organization operating 12 skilled nursing facilities across Ohio and South Carolina. This isn’t contract therapy. This is a career.

Ready to practice the way you were trained? Apply today.