Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
Legacy Healthcare Services is seeking a creative and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to provide personalized rehabilitation services to senior patients in senior living communities. This PRN position requires a minimum commitment of 8 hours per month to maintain active employment. The role involves evaluating and treating swallowing disorders and communication and cognitive impairments using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. The Speech Language Pathologist establishes goals and develops treatment programs based on clinical evaluations, provides care under medical orders as part of a coordinated team, and participates in clinical conferences to coordinate patient care. Residents receive individualized, one-on-one treatment using a functional-based approach. Legacy Healthcare Services is a not-for-profit organization providing personalized therapeutic care to residents in senior living communities. Founded by and continuing to be led by therapists, the organization serves nearly 500 communities across the United States and is growing. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend or holiday requirements. Pay is $41.00–$50.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in speech-language pathology.
- Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist, or ability to obtain one before beginning employment.
- Excellent interpersonal, fiscal, and clinical skills.
- Minimum commitment of 8 hours per month to maintain active employment.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients for swallowing disorders and communication or 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 patient 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 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 continuing education units and unlimited online CEUs for full-time employees
- Career advancement opportunities
- Potential quarterly GROW bonus when the clinic exceeds its growth goal
