OverviewFull-Time Speech-Language Pathologist | Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center | Worcester, MA.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Speech-Language Pathologist or CCC/SLP to join a therapist led organization offering a diverse caseload, strong clinical mentorship, and a comprehensive benefits package/
Position Details:- Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist position
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility and Long-Term Care
- Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
- Compensation: $43 to $55 per hour, based on experience
Benefits Package:Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Free access to 360 CEUs and continuing education
- Long-term and short-term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Wellness program
- Accident insurance
- Legal plan
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- TicketsatWork discount program
Why Speech Language Pathologists Love Working at Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center:Diverse Caseload. Treat a combination of short term rehabilitation patients and long term care residents, keeping your clinical skills sharp across dysphagia management, cognitive linguistic therapy, communication disorders, and geriatric speech therapy.
- Meaningful Patient Impact. Help residents regain communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities that improve their quality of life and independence.
- Collaborative Interdisciplinary Team. Work alongside experienced physical therapists, occupational therapists, nursing staff, physicians, and dietitians to build comprehensive care plans.
- Modern Rehab Environment. Access rehabilitation equipment and clinical resources designed to support strong patient outcomes.
- Lasting Patient Relationships. Follow residents through their full recovery journey, from admission through discharge.
- Clinical Growth Opportunities. Expand your expertise in dysphagia treatment, cognitive linguistic therapy, augmentative and alternative communication, and geriatric rehabilitation.
- Therapist Led Organization. Join HealthPro Heritage, where speech therapy professionals are understood, respected, and supported.
- Strong Clinical Support. Receive mentorship, continuing education, and access to more than 360 CEU courses.
- Stable Full Time Schedule. Enjoy consistent hours, a reliable caseload, and comprehensive benefits.
Responsibilities- Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, voice, and swallowing abilities using standardized tests and clinical observations. Develop accurate diagnoses based on assessment results.
- Treatment and Education: Implement evidence-based therapies for speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders; monitor and adjust treatment plans; educate and support patients and families on disorders, treatment strategies, and daily communication improvement.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Collaboration: Work with healthcare providers to ensure effective patient care and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.
Qualifications- Education: Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist, or license eligible
- Certification: Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) (CCC-SLP).
- Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.