SLP - Speech Language Pathologist
Life Enriching Communities
Summary
Life Enriching Communities is a not-for-profit organization that provides exceptional everyday experiences for associates and residents in our vibrant senior living communities.
Job description
Who We Are
Life Enriching Communities is a not-for-profit organization that provides exceptional everyday experiences for associates and residents in our vibrant senior living communities.
You, our Ideal Candidate
As a valued member of our in-house team, not a contracted service, you play a vital role in supporting our residents' recovery and independence. You're compassionate, collaborative, and skilled in guiding individuals through customized rehabilitation plans. You're flexible, empathetic, and bring a positive attitude that helps residents feel encouraged and empowered. The Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats individuals with speech, language, voice and fluency impairments. This position requires excellent verbal and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Performs hearing and/or speech and language examinations to learn the patient's degree of impairment.
- Diagnoses patients and formulates treatment plans for speech, language, fluency, voice or swallowing impairments.
- Develops individual and/or group activities and/or programs to manage behavior, speech, language or swallowing problems.
- Instructs clients with techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading or voice improvement.
- Writes reports and maintains client information for the purposes of evaluation, treatment progress and discharge of client.
- Educates patients and family members about the various communication techniques or strategies to cope with the impairment.
- Performs administrative responsibilities, coordinates paperwork, writes lesson plans and schedules case management activities and/or any other appropriate patient information and/or recordkeeping for administrative, billing and caseload purposes.
Required Education and Experience
- Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program
- Experience: 3-5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Licenses/Certifications: Current Speech Therapist state license
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited therapy program
- 3-5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Current Speech Therapist state license
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO
- Retirement Fund with Company Match
- On-Site Gym
- Advancement Opportunities
Company overview
Life Enriching Communities (LEC) is a leading not-for-profit senior living provider with a rich history dating back to 1899. Founded originally as The Methodist Home for the Aged, LEC has evolved into an integrated family of lifestyle communities and senior living services in the greater Cincinnati area and throughout Ohio. The organization operates six continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) including Twin Towers in College Hill, Twin Lakes in Montgomery, Concord Reserve in Westlake, Wesley Glen in Columbus, Wesley Ridge in Reynoldsburg, and Wesley Woods in New Albany. LEC provides a comprehensive continuum of care services ranging from independent living and assisted living to skilled nursing, memory support, rehabilitation services, and hospice care. With a philosophy centered on whole person wellness, the organization serves over 1,000 residents across more than one million square feet of maintained space. LEC is affiliated with the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church but welcomes people of all faiths, maintaining a commitment to inclusive spiritual programs and pastoral care services. The organization employs between 501-1,000 associates who deliver personalized services through a framework of mutual respect, effective communication, and professional excellence.