Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
About The Position
Summerfield Senior Living has a part-time opportunity for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). The role provides rehabilitative care to senior residents, evaluating and treating 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 clinical evaluations, providing services under medical orders as part of a coordinated care team. Treatment is delivered one-on-one using individualized, functional approaches. The position includes participation in clinical conferences to coordinate patient care. The role is supported by professional development offerings, including clinical trainings, mentorship, student training, support for Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) experience, specialized certifications, monthly SLP education sessions, and access to an experienced SLP expert group. Legacy Healthcare Services is a not-for-profit provider of personalized therapy in senior living communities and is an approved ASHA CE Provider.
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.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients with 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 full clinical evaluations.
- Provide rehabilitative services under specific medical orders as part of a coordinated team.
- Participate in clinical conferences to share and coordinate patient care plans.
- 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, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- Licensure reimbursement.
- Company-provided CEUs and unlimited online CEUs for full-time employees.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Mentorship upon hire.
- Clinical trainings and specialized SLP certification opportunities.
- Support for CFY experience and assignment of CF mentors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
