Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
Legacy Healthcare Services is seeking a talented, creative, and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to provide rehabilitative care to senior patients in senior living communities. The role evaluates and treats swallowing disorders and communication and cognitive impairments using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. The Speech Language Pathologist establishes treatment goals and develops and implements treatment programs based on a full clinical evaluation, providing services under specific medical orders as part of a coordinated team. Treatment is delivered one-on-one through individualized, functional-based sessions. The position also participates in clinical conferences to coordinate patient care. The posting describes the role as PRN and gives a pay range of $41.00–$52.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in speech-language pathology.
- Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist, or ability to obtain one before beginning employment.
- Excellent interpersonal, fiscal, and clinical skills.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients for swallowing disorders and communication and cognitive impairments using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Establish treatment goals and develop and implement Speech Pathology treatment programs based on a full clinical evaluation.
- Provide rehabilitative services under specific medical orders as part of a coordinated team.
- Participate in clinical conferences to share and coordinate patient plans of care.
- Provide individualized, one-on-one treatment sessions using a functional-based approach.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and pet insurance for qualified positions
- Paid time off with rollover and year-end buyout options for qualified positions
- Company-paid group life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Voluntary life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Licensure reimbursement
- Company-provided CEUs and unlimited online CEUs for full-time employees
- Career advancement opportunities
- Potential quarterly GROW bonus when the clinic exceeds its growth goal
