Speech Language Pathologist
Aspire Senior Living East Prairie•East Prairie, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
Aspire Senior Living East Prairie, a skilled nursing facility in East Prairie, Missouri, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech Language Pathologist for its per diem team. The position provides speech therapy services to residents in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The Speech Language Pathologist identifies and addresses communication disorders, develops individualized treatment plans, and implements evidence-based interventions to improve residents’ quality of life.
Requirements
- Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program.
- Completed clinical fellowship and ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) in Missouri.
- Experience working with older adults and individuals with cognitive, speech, and swallowing disorders.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with diverse populations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a healthcare team.
- One year of experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders in residents.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including speech therapy sessions and caregiver training.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify communication needs and develop strategies to improve resident communication.
- Provide education and support to residents, families, and caregivers on communication and swallowing disorders.
- Accurately and promptly document treatment plans, progress notes, and billing information.
- Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives and stay current with industry developments and best practices.
Benefits
- Competitive therapy wages.
