Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP/CCC-SLP) — Skilled Nursing
About The Position
TheraDynamics is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist for a skilled nursing setting. The role involves evaluating and treating residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, including dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive-linguistic deficits, voice disorders, and communication barriers. The SLP conducts bedside and instrumental swallowing assessments, develops individualized treatment plans and diet texture recommendations, and provides cognitive-linguistic therapy for patients with dementia and traumatic brain injury. The position collaborates with dietary, nursing, and medical teams to support safe swallowing and effective communication, and trains nursing staff and families on communication strategies and safe feeding techniques. The SLP is a member of the interdisciplinary care team.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- CCC-SLP certification, or eligibility as a Clinical Fellowship candidate.
- Current or eligibility for a New York State SLP license.
- Strong collaboration and documentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MBSS/FEES.
- Dysphagia assessment and treatment experience.
- New graduates and Clinical Fellowship candidates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
- Conduct bedside and instrumental swallowing assessments.
- Develop individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborate with dietary staff on diet texture recommendations.
- Provide cognitive-linguistic therapy for patients with dementia and traumatic brain injury.
- Train nursing staff and families on communication strategies and safe feeding techniques.
- Collaborate with dietary, nursing, and medical teams as part of the interdisciplinary care team.
Benefits
- Five weeks of paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Unlimited free CEUs through the Medbridge online learning platform.
- Parental leave.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Clinical mentorship for new graduates.
- Referral bonus program.
- Support for CCC-SLP supervision hours for Clinical Fellowship candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
