Speech Therapist (ST)

Aura Care Group; Meadowcrest Estates Mobile Home Park (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Aura Care Group is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Minnesota to evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders within a skilled care setting.

You will develop individualized treatment plans, deliver evidence-based therapy, and document progress while educating residents, families, and staff. A Minnesota license (or eligibility) is required; CCC-SLP is preferred, with opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current and active Minnesota SLP license (or eligibility).
• CCC-SLP certification from ASHA preferred.
• Strong assessment, treatment, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents/patients for communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessments and physician orders.
• Provide therapy services to improve speech, language, voice, fluency, memory, problem-solving, and swallowing safety.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with professional, state, and federal standards.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on communication strategies, swallowing precautions, and home programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and other therapy disciplines to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and quality improvement programs.
• Maintain professional licensure and adhere to ethical practice standards.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment

Documentation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP certification preferred

Minnesota licensure eligibility

Job description

Speech Therapist (SLP)

Position Summary:

The Speech Therapist (SLP) evaluates, diagnoses, and treats communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. This role focuses on helping individuals improve their speech, language, voice, cognition, and safe swallowing abilities to maximize independence and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate residents/patients for communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessments and physician orders
• Provide therapy services to improve speech, language, voice, fluency, memory, problem-solving, and swallowing safety
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with professional, state, and federal standards
• Educate residents, families, and staff on communication strategies, swallowing precautions, and home programs
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and other therapy disciplines to ensure coordinated care
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and quality improvement programs
• Maintain professional licensure and adhere to ethical practice standards

Qualifications:

• Current and active Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license in Minnesota (or eligibility)
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA preferred
• Strong assessment, treatment, and documentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care preferred

What’s Offered:

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• A rewarding opportunity to improve residents’ independence, safety, and quality of life