Speech-Language Pathologist, Long Term Care
Moore, Oklahoma
Thunder Care and Rehab

Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) - Long Term Care (LTC)

Location: Moore, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Temporary
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 8
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders.
• Develop and adjust plans of care using standardized assessments and evidence-based practices.
• Assess patient progress and modify treatments accordingly, documenting all clinical and regulatory information in electronic records.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and make referrals as needed.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and healthcare team members regarding patient progress and treatment plans.
• Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Accurately record treatment minutes in compliance with all regulations.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and required trainings or in-services.
• Obtain necessary durable medical equipment (DME) or supplies as required.
• Supervise and support Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) or Student Speech-Language Pathologists.
• Adhere to ASHA and State practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in Oklahoma
• Minimum 1 year of Speech Language Pathologist experience within the last year
• Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA
• Experience in a Long Term Care setting

Additional Information

• The facility emphasizes patient dignity, independence, and a strengths-based approach to care.
• Offers therapeutic leisure activities addressing psychological, mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.