Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Part Time

Description

Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

2-3 days per week

Give Patients a Voice. Help Them Thrive.

Are you a compassionate and skilled Speech Language Pathologist looking for a meaningful part-time opportunity? Join our rehabilitation team and make a lasting difference in the lives of residents and patients by helping them overcome communication, cognitive, and swallowing challenges.

As a Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you will evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans that improve communication, cognition, swallowing function, and overall quality of life. Working alongside a collaborative team of healthcare professionals, you\'ll help patients regain confidence, independence, and dignity every day.

Patient Evaluation & Treatment

• Screen, assess, and evaluate residents/patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency disorders.
• Develop individualized care plans based on patient needs, physician directives, and rehabilitation goals.
• Provide direct speech therapy services to address communication, cognitive, and swallowing impairments.
• Plan, direct, and conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to improve functional outcomes and communicative effectiveness.
• Administer, score, and interpret specialized speech and hearing assessments.
• Create customized treatment tools and interventions tailored to individual patient needs.

Care Planning & Documentation

• Develop treatment plans with measurable short- and long-term goals.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and weekly summaries.
• Complete all required forms and records in accordance with company policies and state and federal regulations.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment approaches as needed to maximize outcomes.

Patient & Family Education

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques, treatment goals, and strategies for practicing skills outside of therapy sessions.
• Communicate speech therapy programs and progress updates to family members and guardians.
• Provide guidance and support that encourages patient participation and continued improvement.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Work closely with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient-centered care.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, and collaborative therapy environment.
• Deliver high-quality therapy services within a sub-acute and skilled nursing facility setting.
• Ensure punctuality, professionalism, and dependable attendance for assigned shifts.

Compliance & Confidentiality

• Maintain resident and patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Adhere to all applicable state, federal, and facility guidelines related to therapy services and documentation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Current knowledge of evidence-based speech therapy techniques and interventions.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with the unique clinical and rehabilitative needs of the geriatric population.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Life, short-term, long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

At our facility, you\'ll find a supportive team, rewarding work, and the opportunity to genuinely improve lives every day. Whether helping a patient communicate with loved ones, safely enjoy a meal, or regain cognitive skills, your expertise will make a meaningful impact.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state\'s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology required.

Licenses/Certification:

Current license in Speech Language Therapy as required by state law.

Valid CPR certification required.

Experience:

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.