Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
Innovate Rehab and Wellness is hiring a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to work in a skilled nursing facility in Sedalia, Missouri. The SLP assesses, diagnoses, and treats communication and swallowing disorders, addressing patients’ speech, language, voice, fluency, and cognitive-communication needs to help improve function and quality of life. The role includes individualized therapy and collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team. The schedule is Monday through Friday and is flexible. Compensation is a competitive hourly rate based on experience. Innovate Rehab and Wellness describes itself as a therapist- and veteran-owned skilled health care provider with more than 25 years of experience. The organization emphasizes patient-centered care, individualized therapy, clinical outcomes, a supportive and collaborative team, realistic scheduling, and professional growth and development. It reports that one-on-one care is prioritized, with group or concurrent treatments accounting for less than 1%. Full-time benefits begin on the first day of employment. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides consideration to qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Valid state Speech-Language Pathologist license.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and patient-care skills.
Nice To Haves
- CCC-SLP from ASHA preferred.
- Prior speech therapy experience preferred; new graduates are welcome.
- CPR certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct evaluations for speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing.
- 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 accurately and update treatment plans.
- Stay current with best practices and advances in speech-language pathology.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug insurance.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
- Vacation, sick, and holiday PTO.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Voluntary critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- 401(k).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount marketplace.
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Job Type
Full-time
