Speech Therapist (SLP) - PRN
About The Position
Sprenger Therapy is seeking an in-house Speech-Language Pathologist to provide speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing services to residents at Heather Knoll in Tallmadge, Ohio. This role is part of Sprenger Health Care Systems, a family-owned senior living organization, and is positioned as an alternative to contract therapy. Therapists work with clinical autonomy and collaborate with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver patient-centered care. The Speech Therapist evaluates and treats residents with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders; develops individualized treatment plans; conducts dysphagia evaluations; and documents care in support of quality outcomes. Clinical Fellowship candidates may receive mentorship and supervision. The position offers flexible scheduling and the benefits listed below.
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 license eligibility.
- 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 physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, and dietary staff to coordinate whole-person care.
- Document clearly and efficiently in support of quality outcomes.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Continuing education units (CEUs).
- Paid time off and vacation pay.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Growth opportunities within a 12-facility network.
