| Location | Rockford, IL |
| Salary | $2,566 |
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a collaborative therapy team within a skilled nursing facility. This role focuses on providing high-quality rehabilitation services to short-term rehab patients and long-term residents, helping them improve communication, cognition, and swallowing function.
The SLP will evaluate, treat, and monitor patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia needs, implementing individualized plans of care under evidence-based guidelines. Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and teamwork are essential to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform comprehensive evaluations for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing deficits
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans under the supervision of facility guidelines
Provide skilled therapy for residents with neurological, cognitive, or swallowing impairments
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies to improve communication and safe swallowing
Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the interdisciplinary team
Accurately document evaluations, treatment sessions, and progress notes in EMR
Collaborate with PT, OT, nursing, and case management to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
Maintain productivity while delivering high-quality rehabilitation services
Ideal Candidate:
Active SLP license in practicing state
SNF or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred
Strong clinical reasoning and documentation skills
Comfortable managing both short-term rehab and long-term resident caseloads
This is an excellent opportunity for an SLP who is passionate about geriatric rehabilitation, enjoys making measurable functional improvements, and thrives in a supportive, team-oriented environment.