Licensed Speech Therapist- SLP
Marquis Health Consulting Services, Newport News, VA, United States
Licensed Speech Therapist (SLP)
– Full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities available.
Same day pay .
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough evaluations of residents’ speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
Use standardized testing, observation, and interviews to assess communication challenges and cognitive functions.
Identify speech, language, or swallowing disorders related to conditions such as stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and age‑related decline.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results to address specific communication or swallowing disorders.
Provide one‑on‑one therapy sessions to residents, focusing on improving speech clarity, articulation, language comprehension, and fluency.
Work on cognitive communication therapy, helping patients with memory, problem‑solving, and attention‑related issues.
Treat residents with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia), including exercises and techniques to improve swallowing safety and reduce the risk of aspiration.
Teach residents and caregivers techniques to manage communication and swallowing issues effectively.
Conduct evaluations for swallowing safety, identifying residents at risk for choking or aspiration.
Provide strategies to ensure safe eating and drinking, including modifications to food textures or adaptive equipment.
Monitor and modify diets in collaboration with dietitians and the care team to ensure that nutritional needs are met while maintaining safety.
Qualifications
Valid state license to practice as a Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP).
A master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Strong knowledge of speech, language, and cognitive disorders specific to the elderly population.
Expertise in swallowing disorders and related therapies (dysphagia management).
Compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach to working with elderly residents.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to document accurately and consistently.
Problem‑solving skills to create individualized treatment strategies.
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral bonus
Health, vision, and dental benefits
401(k) with match
Employee engagement and culture committee
Shift differentials
Company‑sponsored life insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP) resources
The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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– Full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities available.
Same day pay .
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough evaluations of residents’ speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
Use standardized testing, observation, and interviews to assess communication challenges and cognitive functions.
Identify speech, language, or swallowing disorders related to conditions such as stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and age‑related decline.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results to address specific communication or swallowing disorders.
Provide one‑on‑one therapy sessions to residents, focusing on improving speech clarity, articulation, language comprehension, and fluency.
Work on cognitive communication therapy, helping patients with memory, problem‑solving, and attention‑related issues.
Treat residents with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia), including exercises and techniques to improve swallowing safety and reduce the risk of aspiration.
Teach residents and caregivers techniques to manage communication and swallowing issues effectively.
Conduct evaluations for swallowing safety, identifying residents at risk for choking or aspiration.
Provide strategies to ensure safe eating and drinking, including modifications to food textures or adaptive equipment.
Monitor and modify diets in collaboration with dietitians and the care team to ensure that nutritional needs are met while maintaining safety.
Qualifications
Valid state license to practice as a Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP).
A master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Strong knowledge of speech, language, and cognitive disorders specific to the elderly population.
Expertise in swallowing disorders and related therapies (dysphagia management).
Compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach to working with elderly residents.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to document accurately and consistently.
Problem‑solving skills to create individualized treatment strategies.
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral bonus
Health, vision, and dental benefits
401(k) with match
Employee engagement and culture committee
Shift differentials
Company‑sponsored life insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP) resources
The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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