Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Andover

Bridge Crest Post Acute is seeking dedicated and experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our care team. If you are committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate care in a supportive and team‑driven environment, we’d love to meet you.

Essential Duties

• Evaluate residents to determine speech therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Participate in ongoing communication with a supervising SLP to meet or exceed American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA) minimum supervision requirements.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Provide in‑services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third‑party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and aspiration prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in swallowing and cognition.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology; preferably graduate of a Master’s or Doctorate Program in Speech‑Language Pathology. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs like Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Washington. Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board; determine additional certification as appropriate per facility. CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally; occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment.
• Ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment.
• Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team.
• Ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care.
• Assisting, supporting, and transporting residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics 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 functions of the job, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information:

This job description does not limit management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities associated with this position at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position. All Rehabilitation personnel are expected to adhere to applicable state and local licensing requirements, board regulations, and practice acts governing their respective disciplines.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.