Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Malden, MO

Company: Aspire Senior Living Malden

Shifts: Full-Time Day

Aspire Senior Living Malden is seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. In this role, Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will provide speech-language therapy services to residents with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.

As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) with Aspire Senior Living Malden, you will have the opportunity to work with our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team to provide high-quality patient care to our residents.

Speech Language Pathologist Responsibilities:

• Assess referred patients that require rehabilitation services
• Provide direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations, and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients
• Document and record patients' conditions
• Educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method
• Evaluate, write weekly progress notes, recertification, and discharge documentation
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered treatment and care
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Maintain confidentiality, HIPAA, and Federal Residents' Rights

Speech Language Pathologist Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university
• Must have a valid professional license and registration as a (SLP) Speech Language Pathologist in Missouri
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred

If you are a motivated and caring Speech Language Pathologist looking for a new opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role at Aspire Senior Living Malden!