Lutheran Senior Services
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
The Speech Therapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders in older adults within their home setting, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans. Key duties include conducting comprehensive assessments, providing therapy to improve communication and swallowing abilities, and educating patients and families on compensatory strategies and exercises.
Candidates must possess a valid state licensure to work as a speech pathologist and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. The role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, along with experience interacting with diverse patient populations.
Introduction: At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day.
The Speech Therapist role is part of the EverTrue Home healthcare team and is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders in older adults in their home setting; The Speech Therapist will work closely with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans aimed at improving communication and/or swallowing abilities. Essential
1. Conducts comprehensive assessments of speech, language, voice, fluency disorders, and cognitive impairment including memory impairment 2. Develops and implements personalized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals 3. Provides therapy to improve articulation, language development, voice quality, fluency, and cognitive impairment including memory impairment 4. Educates patients and their families on exercises to stimulate brain function and improve areas such as attention, focus and memory 5. Educates patients and their families on compensatory strategies and problem-solving techniques to help manage cognitive or memory deficits 6. Educates patients and their families on communication strategies and techniques 7. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to patient care 8. Monitors and documents patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary 9. Stays updated on the latest research and advancements in speech therapy techniques and practices 10. Participates in continuing education and professional development opportunities Qualifications,
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities. Valid state licensure to work as a speech pathologist Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience interacting with a diverse patient population Physical Activities and Demands: The physical activities and demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.
may be required to lift, transfer, physically assist patients to safely move from place to place in and around the patient’s home. Proper body mechanics are expected to be used to maintain clinician and patient safety throughout treatments.
PRN speech therapist for Illinois Lutheran Senior Services is a faith-based, mission-driven not-for-profit network that specializes in enhancing life for seniors, ages 62-plus. With 19 locations in Missouri and Illinois, we offer quality choices and exceptional support for retirement living. Through affordable housing sites, in-home services and senior living communities, we provide a person-centered approach to a comprehensive continuum of life choices. Building upon a tradition of excellence for over 160 years, Lutheran Senior Services is fulfilling its Christian mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest.
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