SLP

Full job description

Overview
Oak Manor Senior Living seeking a dedicated and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for improving communication and swallowing functions, with extensive experience in pediatric and school settings. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat individuals across various age groups, focusing on enhancing their speech, language, and cognitive-communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives through comprehensive patient care and innovative therapy techniques.

Duties

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients’ speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing abilities using standardized tools and clinical observations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs, including early intervention strategies for pediatric populations.
• Provide evidence-based speech therapy interventions to improve communication skills and address speech or language disorders.
• Collaborate with educators, physicians, and families to ensure cohesive care plans and support systems for patients.
• Monitor progress regularly and adjust therapy approaches to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain detailed documentation of patient evaluations, treatment sessions, and progress reports in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and their families about communication strategies and techniques to support ongoing development outside of therapy sessions.

Skills

• Proven experience working within school environments or pediatric settings with a focus on early intervention.
• Strong knowledge of speech therapy techniques applicable to diverse populations, including children with developmental delays or disabilities.
• Familiarity with physiology related to speech production, voice mechanics, and swallowing functions.
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments using appropriate medical terminology and anatomical knowledge.
• Excellent patient care skills with a compassionate approach tailored to individual needs.
• Solid understanding of anatomy and physiology relevant to speech-language pathology.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, families, and educational staff. Join our team as we empower individuals through expert communication therapy—making a difference one voice at a time!