Speech-Language Pathologist Per Diem
About The Position
Mozaic Senior Life is seeking a compassionate, skilled Speech-Language Pathologist to join its Outpatient Rehabilitation team on a per diem basis. The role provides high-quality speech therapy evaluations, treatments, and documentation for outpatient rehabilitation clients and serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team. The Speech-Language Pathologist delivers patient-centered care and exceptional customer service, helping patients achieve their highest level of communication, swallowing, and cognitive function. The schedule is per diem, with flexibility needed to meet departmental and patient care needs. Mozaic Senior Life describes itself as a USA TODAY Top Workplace for 2025 and 2026. The organization highlights a collaborative interdisciplinary team environment, a patient-centered rehabilitation approach, supportive leadership, professional development opportunities, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on older adults and their families. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
- At least one year of experience in a long-term care or acute care setting.
- Current Connecticut Speech-Language Pathologist license.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the national board of certification in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Valid driver's license.
- Current knowledge of speech-language pathology practices and rehabilitation techniques.
- Ability to implement prescribed speech therapy equipment and treatment procedures safely.
- Effective communication with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families.
- Ability to work compassionately and effectively with individuals who are ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally distressed, or occasionally challenging.
- Ability to execute departmental policies and procedures professionally and with integrity, and maintain high ethical and professional standards.
Responsibilities
- Provide speech therapy services professionally using evidence-based and approved methods of practice.
- Evaluate and assess patients experiencing dysfunction due to injury, surgery, or acute and chronic disease, and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals on treatment strategies and procedures to promote maximum function and safety.
- Complete documentation and assigned responsibilities accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
- Maintain flexibility in scheduling to meet departmental and patient care needs.
- Document daily billable treatment time accurately in accordance with Rehabilitation Department procedures.
- Participate in departmental meetings, facility in-services, and continuing education opportunities.
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities.
- Successfully complete all required Core Competencies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment
- Patient-centered approach to rehabilitation
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults and their families
