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Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) & Assisted Living (AL)
Location: Fort Scott, KS
Zack Group is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for an opportunity serving patients in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Assisted Living (AL) setting in Fort Scott, Kansas! This is a great opportunity for a local clinician or traveling professional looking to make a difference in residents' lives while working with a supportive healthcare team.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Rate: $55-60/hour
- Local candidates and travelers welcome
- Weekly pay as a W-2 employee
- 2 weeks of paid time off (PTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting after 30 days
- CEU reimbursement up to $300
- $500 employee referral bonus
- Nationwide travel opportunities
- Ongoing support from our recruiting and leadership teams
Position Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide speech-language pathology services to residents in skilled nursing and assisted living settings. The ideal candidate will evaluate, diagnose, and treat residents with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders while helping them maintain or improve their independence, functional abilities, and overall quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Complete speech-language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide therapy for speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
- Assess and treat dysphagia and recommend appropriate diet modifications and swallowing strategies
- Help residents improve or maintain communication, memory, and cognitive functioning
- Implement therapeutic interventions based on individual resident needs
- Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate
- Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately
- Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment strategies and recommendations
- Promote resident safety, independence, and quality of care
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Active Kansas SLP license
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred, if applicable
- Previous SNF, assisted living, or geriatric experience preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Passion for helping residents improve and maintain their communication, swallowing, and overall quality of life
Ready for your next opportunity? Apply today to join Zack Group and explore this SLP opportunity in Fort Scott, Kansas!
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Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Scott, KS 66701: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55 - $65