What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Ingleside Communities?
Position – Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Location: Ingleside Communities – Mount Horeb, WI (on-site position)
Status: Part-Time
Schedule: Days
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Job Summary:
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats individuals with speech, language, communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders. This position develops individualized treatment plans, provides therapy, documents progress, and collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, families, and caregivers to support each patient’s functional abilities and quality of life. The Speech-Language Pathologist also provides education and recommendations to promote safe swallowing, effective communication, and continuity of care.
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Compensation:
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$35.00-$40.00 per hour dependent on experience
Benefits:
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Health insurance options designed for flexibility
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Dental and Vision insurance
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Company-paid life insurance
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401(k) with employer match
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PTO
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Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Referral bonuses, employee discounts, early wage access
*Benefits vary by number of hours regularly scheduled and employment status
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Key Responsibilities:
- Improves or maximizes the communication of the patient.
- Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
- Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
- Provides full range Speech Language Pathology Services as ordered by physician.
- Directs and supervises personnel, as assigned.
- Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
- Performs all skilled procedures.
- Consults with physicians regarding change of treatment.
- Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
- Instructs patients and family members in home programs.
- Periodically presents an in-service to staff
- An initial evaluation, including plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge.
- Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.
- Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes.
- Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.
- Participates in in-service programs.
- Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
- Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.
- Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.
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Qualifications:
Required:
- A person who has a master’s or doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology, and is licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the state where they furnish services, or
- A person who has successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or be in the process of completing), at least nine months of supervised full-time SLP experience, and has successfully completed a national examination approved by the Secretary.
- Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
Preferred:
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Long-term care or skilled nursing experience
- Two (2) years’ experience, preferred but not required
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What You Can Expect:
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Hiring manager contact within 1–2 business days
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1–2 interviews with leadership and mentor
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Electronic onboarding and paid orientation
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Community tour, badge, keys, and ongoing paid training
About Ingleside Communities:
Join our 80-bed skilled nursing community, where long-term care meets short-term rehab with heart. We’re proud of our team culture that feels more like family than work. Here, your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your career truly grows.
Our community culture is guided by our Core Values:
Do the Right Thing | Foster Positive Relationships | Be Committed | Be Innovative | Coach, Guide, and Lead
Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status.
Salary : $35 - $40