Speech Therapist

Acts Retirement-Life Communities

$88K — $135K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
  • Active ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
  • Valid Speech Language Pathology license or eligibility
  • Preferred experience in skilled nursing or outpatient rehab

Responsibilities

  • Provide speech therapy services to residents
  • Conduct evaluations to assess speech and language needs
  • Plan individual treatment programs and goals
  • Implement speech therapy treatments
  • Participate in discharge planning
  • Perform related duties as required
  • Engage in professional growth opportunities

Benefits

  • Holistic care approach in a supportive community environment
  • Specialized on-site training eligible for CEUs during work hours
  • No mandated group treatment, allowing for personalized care
  • Opportunity to follow residents through multiple care settings
  • Positive leadership encourages input from therapists
  • Access to state-of-the-art rehab equipment
  • Eligibility for student loan forgiveness after 10 years
  • Generous health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) plan with company match after one year of employment
  • Paid time off and holiday benefits
Full Job Description
Overview

Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position.

  • In-house program within a welcoming, slower-paced community environment that delivers holistic care with a strong focus on prevention
  • Salary with 75% productivity benchmarks
  • No mandated group treatment
  • Specialized on-site training delivered during paid work hours, some sessions eligible for CEUs
  • State-of-the-art rehab gyms and equipment
  • Opportunity to build relationships by following residents across the full continuum of care, including inpatient, home health, outpatient, and fitness services
  • Clinically driven, patient-centered treatment decisions guide all programs and care plans
  • Positive leadership philosophy that gives our therapists opportunities to provide input into programming, systems, and creative idea sharing
  • Due to our company being a non-profit organization, student loan forgiveness is available after 10 years!

In this role, you will be responsible for providing speech therapy services to residents, including evaluations, planning individual treatment programs and goals, actual treatments, discharge planning, and performing other related duties as required. There are exciting opportunities for therapists to grow professionally!

Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
  • An active Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • A valid Speech Language Pathology license or eligibility for license in the state(s) where services are rendered
  • Experience in a skilled nursing and/or outpatient rehab environment (preferred)

Team members are eligible for a generous benefit package including health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability programs, 401(k) plan (with 4% company match after one year of employment), paid time off and holidays, and much more! Eligibility may vary based on status.

For more information or to apply, visit us at www.acts-jobs.org and join our Talent Network to receive e-mail alerts with new job opportunities that match your interests!

This position requires compliance with Florida's Care Provider Background Screening process. Please see the Clearinghouse screening information here:

https://info.flclearinghouse.com 

Pay Range$42.50 - $65.00 / hour. Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.

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