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Speech Language Therapist
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$82,140 / year median in Florida
+12% projected growth
Job Description
The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a Speech Language Therapist to provide evaluation and treatment for adults in a skilled nursing and rehab setting. You will assess speech, language, cognition, and swallowing, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to support recovery, safety, and quality of life. Collaborating closely with nursing, PT/OT, physicians, and families, you will document progress, participate in care planning, and help educate residents and caregivers. Join a resident-centered, compassionate team committed to dignity, respect, and clinical excellence. Responsibilities Perform comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations for adult residents. Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans to meet resident goals. Provide dysphagia management, including diet recommendations and swallow safety strategies. Deliver therapy to address communication, cognition, voice, and speech intelligibility. Document evaluations, treatment sessions, and progress notes accurately in the EMR. Collaborate with nursing, rehab, physicians, and social services on care planning and discharge goals. Educate residents, families, and staff on communication and swallowing strategies and safety. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical, and facility standards of care. Supervise and mentor support staff or students as applicable. Required Skills Speech-language assessment Dysphagia management Cognitive-communication therapy Aphasia treatment Voice and speech therapy Treatment planning Documentation and EMR use Interdisciplinary collaboration Patient and family education Rehabilitation outcome measurement