Speech Therapist (SLP)
About The Position
Legacy Healthcare Services is seeking a creative, compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to provide personalized rehabilitative care to senior patients in senior living communities. The role evaluates and treats swallowing disorders and communication and cognitive impairments using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. The therapist establishes goals and develops and implements treatment programs based on clinical evaluations, provides services under medical orders as part of a coordinated team, and participates in clinical conferences to coordinate patient care. Treatment is delivered one on one through individualized, functional-based sessions. Legacy Healthcare Services is a not-for-profit organization founded and led by therapists. It provides on-site rehabilitation in senior living communities and describes itself as one of the country’s largest providers of this care, serving nearly 500 communities. The posted pay range is $39.00–$52.00 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.
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 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.
- Treat residents one on one through individualized, functional-based treatment sessions.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and pet insurance for qualified positions.
- Paid time off with rollover and buyout options at year’s end 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 continuing education units and unlimited online continuing education units for full-time employees.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Desirable Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend or holiday requirements.
- Individualized treatment sessions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
