Speech and Language Pathologist

Valley View Manor is a Residential Health Care Facility striving to provide the highest levels of quality care through continuous improvement, and the involvement of the interdisciplinary team and the entire community. Valley View Manor strives to respond to the rights, needs, and concerns of its residents, families, and staff by creating a caring environment in which each person is respected for his or her individuality and treated with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Valley View Manor is recruiting an In-House Speech/Language Pathologist to become a part of our team!

The purpose of a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is to assess, diagnose, treat, and provide support to individuals with communication disorders, speech impairments, language delays, voice disorders, fluency disorders, and swallowing difficulties. The primary goals of an SLP are communication Improvement, speech clarity and intelligibility, language development, swallowing and feeding function, voice rehabilitation, Fluency Enhancement, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Collaboration and Advocacy. Overall, the purpose of an SLP is to enhance an individual's communication abilities, facilitate functional and effective communication, and improve their overall quality of life. SLPs play a vital role in helping individuals overcome communication challenges and reach their full potential in personal, academic, and professional settings.

The Responsibilities of the Speech/Language Pathologist include but are not limited to:

• Assessing and Evaluating residents with communication disorders to determine their specific needs. This involves conducting interviews, administering standardized tests, and using other assessment tools to gather information about a person's speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing abilities.
• Providing therapy and intervention services to residents with communication disorders. Employing various techniques and exercises to target specific speech, language, voice, fluency, or swallowing difficulties. Therapy sessions may be conducted one-on-one or in group settings, depending on the resident's needs and goals.
• Working with individuals who have experienced communication difficulties due to strokes, traumatic brain injuries, or other neurological disorders.
• Assessing and treating individuals with swallowing disorders (dysphagia) or feeding difficulties.
• Recommending and implementing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals who are unable to communicate verbally or have severe speech impairments. Working with clients to select appropriate AAC devices and support their effective use.
• Staying updated on the latest research and evidence-based practices in their field through continuing education, attending conferences, and participating in professional development activities.

The Qualifications & Skills of the Speech/Language Pathologist include:

• A master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders is generally required to practice as an SLP.
• Certification or Licensing from a recognized professional organization, such as the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Valid professional license and registration for the state of MN and be able to practice independently.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive rate of pay
• Affordable health and dental insurance
• Free life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

"We believe the work that we do is a privilege. Every day we help people become healthier, feel stronger, and maintain their ability to enjoy their families, friends, and favorite activities."