Speech Therapist

Acts Retirement-Life Communities • Sykesville, MD

10d • $43 - $65

About The Position

Acts is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist / Speech Therapist to provide speech therapy services to residents. The role includes evaluations, development of individual treatment programs and goals, treatment delivery, discharge planning, and related duties. Therapists can build relationships with residents across the full continuum of care, including inpatient, home health, outpatient, and fitness services, in an in-house program within a welcoming, slower-paced community focused on holistic care and prevention. Treatment decisions are clinically driven and patient-centered. The role offers opportunities to contribute ideas to programming and systems and to grow professionally. The position has a 75% productivity benchmark, with no mandated group treatment. Specialized on-site training is provided during paid work hours, and some sessions may qualify for CEUs. Rehab gyms and equipment are state of the art. As a nonprofit organization, Acts notes that student loan forgiveness may be available after 10 years.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Active Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Valid Speech Language Pathology license or eligibility for licensure in the state(s) where services are rendered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a skilled nursing and/or outpatient rehabilitation environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech therapy services to residents.
• Conduct evaluations.
• Plan individual treatment programs and goals.
• Deliver treatments.
• Complete discharge planning.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
• Professional development.
• University partnerships.
• Referral and discount programs.
• Appreciation events and wellness initiatives.
• Specialized on-site training during paid work hours; some sessions may be eligible for CEUs.
• Potential student loan forgiveness after 10 years due to the organization’s nonprofit status.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Next-day pay through PayActiv.
• 401(k) with 4% company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time