Speech Therapist
Core
Diagnoses and treats individuals with speech, language, voice, and fluency needs, including swallowing disorders, within a senior living community.
Role type
Speech Therapist (Speech-Language Pathologist)
Builds
Individualized treatment plans and therapy sessions for residents
Domain
Healthcare / Senior Living / Speech Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Swallowing assessment, Speech production techniques, Language disorder diagnosis, Treatment plan development, Resident counseling, Care documentation
Preferred skills
Relationship building, Compassionate instruction, Critical thinking, Time management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Perform assessments and diagnoses for language and swallowing disorders, Create and carry out individualized treatment plans, Teach residents techniques to improve sound production and fluency, Compile progress notes and adjust therapies, Counsel residents and families on coping with disorders, Document resident care services according to facility procedures
Seniority
Mid-level (2–3 years experience required)