Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
About The Position
Vitality Senior Living has a PRN opportunity for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) providing rehabilitative care to senior residents in senior living communities. The role evaluates and treats swallowing disorders and communication and cognitive impairments using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. The SLP establishes treatment goals and develops and implements treatment programs based on full clinical evaluations, providing services under specific medical orders as part of a coordinated care team. The position includes one-on-one, individualized treatment sessions using a functional-based approach and participation in clinical conferences to coordinate patient care. Legacy Healthcare Services is a not-for-profit organization providing personalized therapy to residents in senior living communities. The organization is therapist-led and serves nearly 500 communities throughout the United States. The stated pay range is USD $50.00–$54.00 per hour. The role is described as PRN; the posting also advertises a desirable Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend or holiday requirements.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in speech-language pathology.
- Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), or ability to obtain one before beginning employment.
- Excellent interpersonal, fiscal, and clinical skills.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients for swallowing disorders and communication and cognitive impairments using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Establish treatment goals and develop and implement appropriate Speech Pathology treatment programs based on a full clinical evaluation.
- Provide rehabilitative services under specific medical orders as part of a coordinated team.
- Participate in clinical conferences to share and coordinate patients’ plans of care.
- Provide individualized, one-on-one treatment sessions using a functional-based treatment approach.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and pet insurance for qualified positions
- Paid time off (PTO) with rollover and year-end buyout options for qualified positions
- Company-paid group life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Voluntary life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Licensure reimbursement
- Company-provided CEUs and unlimited online CEUs for full-time employees
- Career advancement opportunities
- Eligible to earn a quarterly GROW bonus when the clinic exceeds its growth goal
