Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) C-PRN
The Gardens at Orangeville•Orangeville, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates residents and provides skilled speech therapy services in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting. The role develops and implements individualized treatment plans focused on communication, cognition, swallowing, and quality of life. This is a C-PRN opportunity with a flexible schedule at The Gardens at Orangeville in Orangeville, Pennsylvania.
Requirements
- Current Pennsylvania Speech-Language Pathologist license in good standing.
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Candidates must meet applicable Pennsylvania licensure requirements.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, individualized, resident-centered care.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
- Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric care preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents’ speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments and resident goals.
- Provide therapeutic interventions to improve communication, cognitive function, and safe swallowing.
- Assess and treat residents with speech, language, voice, fluency, and cognitive-communication disorders.
- Conduct swallowing evaluations and recommend interventions and strategies to support safe and effective oral intake.
- Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, physical therapists, occupational therapists, dietary staff, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, swallowing precautions, and therapeutic techniques.
- Complete evaluations, progress notes, treatment documentation, and discharge summaries accurately and promptly.
- Ensure therapy services comply with applicable state and federal regulations and professional practice standards.
- Promote resident safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life.
Benefits
- PRN employees may be eligible for applicable benefits and programs based on employment status and length of service.
