What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist - Full-time - Full-Time position at Nye Therapy & Wellness - Louisville?
Help Residents Find Their Voice and Confidence!
Join our compassionate, interdisciplinary care team as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and make a meaningful impact every day. In this role, you’ll evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders, creating individualized therapy plans that improve both function and quality of life. Enjoy a collaborative work environment, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth—all while helping residents communicate and thrive.
Position Summary:
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic services to residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders. This role partners closely with nursing, dietary, and other interdisciplinary team members to create and implement individualized treatment plans that improve communication skills and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment & Evaluation
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing concerns.
- Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans and measurable goals based on resident needs.
Therapeutic Intervention
- Provide evidence-based speech, language, voice, and swallowing therapy to residents in one-on-one or group settings.
- Monitor and document progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Educate residents, families, and staff on strategies to support communication and safe swallowing.
Collaboration & Documentation
- Work closely with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and other rehab professionals to ensure coordinated care.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation and billing records.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care plan reviews.
Compliance & Professional Development
- Adhere to all federal, state, and facility regulations, including HIPAA and infection control policies.
- Stay current with best practices and maintain licensure and continuing education requirements.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Current state license (or eligibility) as a Speech Language Pathologist.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA preferred.
- Experience in a skilled nursing facility, hospital, or rehabilitation setting preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
What's In It For You?
- Competitive benefits package including low premiums, short-term disability, long-term disability, HSA contribution matching, 401(k) with company match, and more!
- Flexible scheduling for many positions, including on-call, full-time, and part-time options.
- Competitive wage scales and tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs up to $3,000 per year.
- Financial wellness and freedom through access to your earned wages prior to your pay date!
- A great culture where we live out our mission "To celebrate life in environments we create by delivering exceptional service and superior value through innovative leadership in personalized care."
In 1989, Nye Health Services was founded on the philosophy that people deserve services that recognize individuality and are tailored to their unique needs. Today, Nye Health Services remains family-owned with campuses in Fremont, Lincoln, Louisville, and Norfolk, Nebraska. Nye Health Services is blessed with dedicated and compassionate people who believe in our vision and deliver on our mission every day. Having a great work environment while providing the best quality services so people feel cared for is of the utmost importance to us. We give passionate people a purpose!
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Salary : $3,000