Speech Therapist-The Village At Orchard Ridge

We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech Therapist to join our team.

You will be responsible for helping our residents overcome communication and swallowing disorders, enabling them to maintain their quality of life and independence. You will work closely with the residents to evaluate their speech, language, and cognitive-communication abilities, develop personalized treatment plans, and administer therapeutic interventions to improve their functional abilities. In this role, you will provide support to our Assisted Living, Assisted Living Memory Care, Long-Term care, Skilled Nursing, and Independent Living (Outpatient) neighborhoods and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for our residents.

Requirements

•       Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
•       Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
•       Experience in geriatric speech therapy or a senior living setting (preferred)
•       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•       Compassionate and patient-focused approach
•       Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
•       Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems

Benefits

We offer great benefits, competitive salary, Next Day pay, tuition reimbursement and a diverse and inclusive culture where people of all backgrounds build the best team. Our We CARE values and Guiding Principles are the heart of who we are and how we treat each other. If you are looking for a great place to work, consider us for your next position

Culture makes all the difference in an organization. That’s why we strive to maintain a We Care culture of transparency, empowerment, and teamwork. National Lutheran Communities & Services is purposeful in embracing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic self. We also offer a variety of benefits and perks that help promote work-life balance, such as:

• Competitive salary
• Next day pay
• Up to $4,000 in tuition reimbursement annually
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Earn up to 5 Weeks of PTO in your first year
• 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and disability insurance (employer paid)
• Pet insurance
• Team member recognition program
• Discounted team member meals
• Opportunities for career development