Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
About The Position
HealthPro Heritage is hiring a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to work in a Senior Living community in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. The role supports residents in staying active, independent, and connected through speech, language, voice, and swallowing assessment and treatment. The community offers social events, wellness programs, and daily activities. This opportunity features flexible PRN scheduling, a collaborative therapy team, and the chance to build relationships with residents. It may suit therapists seeking to supplement their current schedule. The Speech-Language Pathologist conducts evaluations, develops diagnoses, delivers evidence-based treatment, and monitors and adjusts treatment plans. The role also includes educating patients and families, maintaining compliant clinical documentation, and collaborating with healthcare providers and multidisciplinary teams as needed. HealthPro Heritage describes itself as a therapist-led organization providing clinical services across settings including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools, and clinics.
Requirements
- Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
- Valid state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist, or eligibility for licensure.
- Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), CCC-SLP.
- Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, voice, and swallowing using standardized tests and clinical observations.
- Develop accurate diagnoses based on assessment results.
- Implement evidence-based therapies for speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders.
- Monitor and adjust treatment plans.
- Educate and support patients and families about disorders, treatment strategies, and ways to improve daily communication.
- Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to support effective patient care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.
Benefits
- Flexible PRN scheduling.
- Supportive and collaborative therapy team.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
