Speech Therapist

The Speech Therapist will play a vital role in improving the communication and swallowing abilities of our residents. The Speech Therapist will assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, collaborating with other team members to enhance the overall quality of life for our residents.

Schedule: Full-Time, Weekdays (M-F), 8 Hour Shifts

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents’ speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using standardized assessments, clinical observations, and interviews with residents, their families and caregivers.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, resident goals, and team recommendations.
• Provide evidence-based speech therapy interventions to improve residents’ communication skills, including receptive and expressive language, articulation, voice, and fluency.
• Implement cognitive therapy techniques to address memory, attention, problem solving, and executive function deficits in residents with cognitive impairments.
• Administer dysphagia evaluations and recommend appropriate diet modifications, compensatory strategies, and swallowing exercise to improve residents’ safety and efficiency of swallowing.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and dietary staff to coordinate comprehensive care plans to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers about communication and swallowing disorders, therapy goals, and strategies for maximizing functional outcomes.
• Monitor residents progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and document therapy sessions, progress notes, and outcomes in accordance with regulator requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and care planning meetings to share insights, coordinate services, and facilitate optimal resident care.
• Stay abreast of current research, best practices, and evidence-based interventions in the field of speech-language pathology, and integrate new knowledge into clinical practice.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Advanced Health Care of Aurora is a 54-bed, 5-star facility short-term Skilled Nursing Facility looking for a phenomenal Speech Therapist who truly cares for their patients. We are looking for someone who is friendly and organized to help create the culture of providing the best care for our patients. We hope this PT can contribute to building upon our foundation with an emphasis on being friendly, positive, and focused on excellence.