Why Join Us Join a supportive, high-energy in-house therapy team working within a well-equipped rehabilitation facility featuring a spacious gym, functional ADL spaces, and an outdoor therapy patio. Provide therapy services to a diverse caseload including short-term rehab patients and long-term care residents presenting with cognitive, dietary, and neurological diagnoses.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Saint Joseph, MO
Description
Job Title
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Location
Saint Joseph, MO | Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans targeting swallowing, cognitive, and communication abilities, and aspiration reduction
Lead, guide, and direct the delivery of speech language pathology and audiology services in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and facility policies
Provide therapy services to a diverse caseload including short-term rehab patients and long-term care residents presenting with cognitive, dietary, and neurological diagnoses
Collaborate closely with nursing staff and physicians to coordinate and obtain appropriate services for residents
Utilize a variety of therapeutic settings including gym space, functional ADL areas, and outdoor therapy spaces
Required Qualifications
Valid, unrestricted Missouri State SLP License — Required
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA — Required
Minimum 1 year of SLP experience — Required
Long-term care (LTC) or rehabilitation experience — Required
Valid driver's license
Knowledge of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation environment
Familiarity with a wide range of cognitive, dietary, and neurological diagnoses
Experience supporting both short-term rehab and long-term care programming
Why Join Us
Join a supportive, high-energy in-house therapy team working within a well-equipped rehabilitation facility featuring a spacious gym, functional ADL spaces, and an outdoor therapy patio
Opportunity to contribute to a growing long-term care program within a facility committed to becoming a premier inpatient rehab provider in the community