Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP/CCC-SLP) — Skilled Nursing

Theradynamics • Margaretville, NY

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About The Position

TheraDynamics is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist to work in a skilled nursing setting. The role involves evaluating and treating residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, including dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive-linguistic deficits, voice disorders, and communication barriers. The SLP conducts bedside and instrumental swallowing assessments, develops individualized treatment plans and diet texture recommendations in collaboration with dietary staff, provides cognitive-linguistic therapy for patients with dementia and traumatic brain injury, and trains nursing staff and families in communication strategies and safe feeding techniques. The SLP is a critical member of the interdisciplinary care team and collaborates with dietary, nursing, and medical teams to support safe swallowing and effective communication. New graduates and Clinical Fellowship candidates are encouraged to apply; supervision hours for CCC-SLP are supported for CF candidates.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• CCC-SLP certification, or eligibility as a Clinical Fellowship candidate.
• Current or eligibility for a New York State SLP license.
• Strong collaboration and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MBSS/FEES instrumental swallowing assessments.
• Dysphagia assessment and treatment experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Conduct bedside and instrumental swallowing assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with dietary staff on diet texture recommendations.
• Provide cognitive-linguistic therapy for patients with dementia and traumatic brain injury.
• Train nursing staff and families on communication strategies and safe feeding techniques.
• Collaborate with dietary, nursing, and medical teams as part of the interdisciplinary care team.

Benefits

• Five weeks of paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Unlimited free continuing education units through the Medbridge online learning platform.
• Parental leave.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Clinical mentorship for new graduates.
• Referral bonus program.
• Support for CCC-SLP supervision hours for Clinical Fellowship candidates.
• Competitive pay based on experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level