Speech Therapist
About the role
Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position. This in-house program operates within a welcoming, slower-paced community environment that delivers holistic care with a strong focus on prevention.
Responsibilities
- Provide speech therapy services to residents, including evaluations, planning individual treatment programs and goals, actual treatments, discharge planning, and performing other related duties as required.
- Grow professionally through opportunities to provide input into programming, systems, and creative idea sharing.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
- An active Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
- A valid Speech Language Pathology license or eligibility for license in the state(s) where services are rendered
- Experience in a skilled nursing and/or outpatient rehab environment (preferred)
Benefits
- In-house program within a welcoming, slower-paced community environment
- Opportunity to build relationships by following residents across the full continuum of care, including inpatient, home health, outpatient, and fitness services
- State-of-the-art rehab gyms and equipment
- Student loan forgiveness available after 10 years as a non-profit organization employee
Pay and Schedule
- Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience
- Pay range: $42.50 - $65.00 / hour
- No mandated group treatment
- Specialized on-site training delivered during paid work hours, some sessions eligible for CEUs
Schedule
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Qualifications
The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
- An active Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
- A valid Speech Language Pathology license or eligibility for license in the state(s) where services are rendered
- Experience in a skilled nursing and/or outpatient rehab environment (preferred)
Skills
Professionally driven, patient-centered treatment decisions guide all programs and care plans
Benefits
- Health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Disability programs
- 401(k) plan (with 4% company match after one year of employment)
- Paid time off and holidays
Company Information
Acts Retirement-Life Communities is one of the largest not-for-profit owners, operators, and developers of resort-style continuing care senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. The Acts family proudly consists of 28 communities in 9 states, and over 8,500 team members. Acts provides residents with a lifestyle that includes on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more. Our team members are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, and we are fully committed to appreciating the array of backgrounds and talents demonstrated by our team members.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Acts is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our hiring process.
Contact Information
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