Speech Therapist Part Time

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.

Join Preserve Rehab & Living Center as a Speech Therapist in beautiful Fort Myers, FL. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

The Preserve Rehab & Living Center is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Recognized as one of the 2026 Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report for a second consecutive year. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.

Pay Range: $38.48/hr-$46.03/hr based on years of experience

Shift: 3 days a week - Part Time

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
• A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
• A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with discretionary contribution
• Paid Time Off + Personal Days
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
• Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
• Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology, with Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), or the equivalent of minimum of one year experience working with adults with disorders of neurological origin, including language comprehension, expression, cognition, articulation, voice, fluency, swallowing, and hearing. The candidate must also have the ability to function independently within the department.
• Valid license in Speech Pathology in the state (where applicable) or actively accumulating the supervisory experience required for license
• Registration with the Department of Health or eligible.

Preferred qualifications:

• Able to utilize computers, Servox, augmentative devices and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.
• Member of Speech Language Hearing Association.
• Auditorily and visually integrate and synthesize large amounts of information, (i.e., in-service, evaluations, and therapy tasks).

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Evaluates and develops appropriate treatment plans to restore or improve communication efficiency for the residents within twenty-four (24) hours of physician referral.
• Evaluates residents and formulates effective treatment plan per physician request and obtain approval for services from referring physician and third party payors.
• Initiates ordered treatments and communicates with physician regarding resident’s progress.
• Documents evaluations, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries, and other pertinent information as required by the facility’s policies, third party payers and stare and federal regulatory agencies.
• Maintain proper documentation according to state, federal and third party payor regulations.
• Maintain proper records according to facility policy and procedures.
• Communicates and collaborates with team members regarding resident’s progress, problems and plans.
• Participates in rehab conferences at regular intervals.
• Participates in resident care planning conferences.
• Provides resident, family, and staff with education as needed.
• Performs other duties or special assignments as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.

About Us
The Preserve Rehab & Living Center is a welcoming community located on The Preserve Assisted Living Campus in Fort Myers. We offer assisted living, memory support, 75 skilled nursing suites for long-term care, skilled nursing memory support, and skilled rehabilitation services, all designed to provide compassionate, person-centered care in a supportive environment. Located in the beautiful city of Fort Myers, the community provides a supportive and compassionate environment for residents at every level of care. The surrounding area offers easy access to Gulf Coast beaches, nature preserves, and a variety of dining, shopping, and cultural experiences that make Fort Myers a vibrant and desirable place to live and visit.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

This position requires compliance with Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening process. Please see the Clearinghouse screening information here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.