Speech Language Pathologist

Innovate Rehab and Wellness • Trenton, MO

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovate Rehab and Wellness is hiring a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist for a skilled nursing facility in Trenton, Missouri. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders, including needs related to speech, language, voice, fluency, and cognitive communication. The SLP helps patients improve function and quality of life through individualized therapy and treatment plans. The schedule is Monday through Friday and flexible, with a competitive hourly rate based on experience. The employer describes itself as a therapist- and veteran-owned skilled health care provider with more than 25 years of experience, a focus on patient-centered care, and realistic scheduling. Care is primarily one-on-one, with group and concurrent treatments making up less than 1%.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Valid state SLP license.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and patient-care skills.

Nice To Haves

• CCC-SLP from ASHA.
• Prior speech therapy experience; new graduates are welcome.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Provide therapy for articulation, cognitive communication, and swallowing.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies and techniques.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians, and nursing staff to provide comprehensive care.
• Document patient progress and accurately update treatment plans.
• Stay current with best practices and advances in speech-language pathology.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• 401(k).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount marketplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time