The Speech Therapist is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, and swallowing disorders in a healthcare setting. They develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve patients' functional communication and quality of life.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a current SLP license. Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC-SLP) is required.
Shift: First ShiftThe Speech Therapist, also known as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in patients or residents in healthcare, long-term care, or rehabilitation settings. The Speech Therapist works closely with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to develop individualized treatment plans to improve communication abilities, cognitive-linguistic skills, and swallowing safety. This role focuses on enhancing patients' quality of life by helping them regain functional communication and swallowing abilities.
Key
Responsibilities:
Assessment and
Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. Administer standardized tests and non-standardized assessments to identify patients' communication and swallowing deficits. Develop diagnostic reports and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine appropriate treatment plans.
Individualized
Treatment
Planning: Design and implement personalized treatment plans to address communication disorders such as aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, cognitive-linguistic impairments, and swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Provide therapeutic interventions, including speech and language exercises, cognitive-linguistic retraining, oral-motor exercises, and swallowing techniques. Continuously monitor and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress and feedback.
Therapeutic
Interventions: Use evidence-based practices to treat speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. Provide therapy for patients with communication impairments due to stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurological disorders, and degenerative diseases. Offer interventions for cognitive-linguistic impairments related to memory, attention, problem-solving, and executive functioning.
Swallowing and
Dysphagia
Management: Conduct swallowing evaluations using techniques such as bedside evaluations, modified barium swallow studies, and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluations (if trained). Develop and implement treatment strategies to manage dysphagia, including diet modifications, compensatory techniques, and therapeutic exercises. Educate patients, families, and caregivers on safe swallowing techniques and strategies to prevent aspiration.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Referral Bonus Program
Medical Insurance
401k With Company Match
Floating Holidays
Company Holidays
Mentorship Programs
Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities
Employee Perks & Discount Program
Early Pay Via Tapcheck
Continued Education Loan Repayment Program
Patient and
Family
Education: Provide education and training to patients, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, and safe swallowing techniques. Educate patients on exercises and strategies to enhance speech, language, and cognitive abilities at home.
Documentation and
Compliance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic health record (EHR) system. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations regarding speech therapy services and patient care. Participate in care team meetings and interdisciplinary discussions to provide input on patient progress and care planning.
Collaboration and
Communication: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care for patients. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and discharge planning meetings. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members regarding treatment goals, progress, and expected outcomes.
Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Licensure
Current and active Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license. Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is required (CCC-SLP).
Experience
Previous experience in a healthcare, long-term care, or rehabilitation setting is preferred but not required. New graduates are welcome to apply.
Skills
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills in speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and patient-centered approach to care. Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team and collaborate with other healthcare professionals. Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems and documentation. Knowledge of current evidence-based practices in speech therapy, cognitive-linguistic rehabilitation, and dysphagia management. #LIONSTONE123
People-Centered
Rewards: Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision 401k with company match Early Pay via Tapcheck! Employee Perks & Discount program PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays Referral Bonus Program Mentorship Programs Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities Continued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp
