Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

**Title:** Speech-Language Pathologist – Speech-Language Pathology **Schedule:** 8 Hrs **Assignment Details:** - Contract Weeks: 13 - Guaranteed Hours: Not specified. **Requirements:** - Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program. - Current state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist. - Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), or Clinical Fellow Year (CFY) status with supervision. - Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or geriatric setting preferred. - Strong clinical skills in evaluation and treatment of dysphagia, cognitive-linguistic deficits, and communication disorders. - Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills. **Roles & Responsibilities:** - Conduct comprehensive evaluations of residents with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders. - Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and physician orders. - Provide direct therapy services targeting communication skills, cognitive-linguistic functioning, and safe swallowing. - Perform and interpret swallow assessments and make diet modification recommendations. - Document all evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with guidelines. - Educate residents, families, and staff on therapy plans and communication strategies. - Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing to resident-centered goals. - Monitor and adjust treatment plans based on resident progress and functional outcomes. - Supervise Clinical Fellows (CFYs) and/or Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) in accordance with state and ASHA guidelines (if applicable). **Compliance / Notes:** - May involve standing, assisting residents, and working with individuals with complex medical conditions.