Speech Languauge Pathologist

About the role

Join our rehabilitation team and become part of a collaborative, resident-centered environment where your clinical expertise is valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work truly makes an impact.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to identify speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing impairments while determining rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans that maximize communication, cognitive function, swallowing safety, and overall independence.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families to coordinate care, monitor progress, and plan for successful discharge or long-term maintenance.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment strategies, home programs, aspiration prevention, safe swallowing techniques, and cognitive support strategies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, utilization reviews, and other team meetings to ensure exceptional resident care.
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation that meets facility, regulatory, and payer requirements.
• Assist the nursing department by training and supporting Restorative Aides and other care team members.
• Provide ongoing education and in-service training for facility staff to promote best practices in communication, cognition, and dysphagia management.
• Supervise Clinical Fellows (CFY) and speech-language pathology students in accordance with state practice regulations.
• Recommend and coordinate appropriate adaptive equipment or environmental modifications that improve resident safety, communication, cognition, and swallowing function.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the continued growth and success of the rehabilitation department.
• Build positive, professional relationships with residents, families, physicians, and fellow team members while delivering compassionate, resident-focused care.

Requirements

• Current Speech-Language Pathologist license in the State of Ohio.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred; Clinical Fellows are encouraged to apply if supervision is available.
• Strong clinical skills in dysphagia, cognition, and communication disorders.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• A team-oriented professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional care to older adults.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Experience in long-term care settings preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement guidelines.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records and related software.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Paid time off for holidays and personal days.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

$42.00–$48.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and licensure.

Schedule

Hours vary based on department needs and patient load.