Speech Therapist (SLP) - PRN

Sprenger Wellspring Silver Maple•Lorain, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sprenger Therapy is hiring an in-house Speech-Language Pathologist for Anchor Lodge in Lorain, Ohio. This PRN role serves residents in a skilled nursing setting as part of a family-owned rehabilitation organization, rather than a contract therapy company. The position emphasizes clinical autonomy, patient-centered decisions, interdisciplinary teamwork, and care guided by resident needs and outcomes. The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders; develops individualized treatment plans; conducts dysphagia evaluations and recommends evidence-based diets and interventions; and provides cognitive-linguistic therapy to support functional independence and quality of life. The therapist collaborates with residents, families, PT, OT, nursing, and dietary staff, and documents care clearly and efficiently. Clinical Fellowship candidates may receive mentorship and supervision.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP) or eligibility for a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
Current SLP license or eligibility for licensure.
Commitment to patient-first, outcomes-driven care.

Nice To Haves

Experience with dysphagia evaluation and treatment is preferred.
Clinical Fellowship candidates are encouraged to apply; mentorship and supervision are provided.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Conduct dysphagia evaluations and make evidence-based diet and intervention recommendations.
Provide cognitive-linguistic therapy to support functional independence and quality of life.
Collaborate with PT, OT, nursing, and dietary staff to coordinate whole-person care.
Document clearly and efficiently in support of quality outcomes.