Speech Pathologist

**Description**

Speech Therapist (ST)

Reports To

Director of Rehabilitation

Job Summary

Diagnoses and treats patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Develops therapy plans to maximize communication and swallowing safety.

Essential Duties \& Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic evaluations of speech, language, swallowing.
• Develop and implement therapy plans.
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
• Current state license.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities- KSAs

• Expertise in communication and swallowing disorders.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Ability to educate patients and families.

Physical \& Environmental Requirements

• Assist patients during therapy activities.
• Frequent sitting, standing, light lifting.
• Healthcare and LTC facility work environment.

EEO \& ADA Statement: Progressive Rehab Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made under ADA.

**Qualifications**

• A Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program is required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA when eligible.
• A current state license to practice as a Speech Therapist is required and must be maintained in good standing.
• At least one year of clinical experience is preferred.