Clinical Fellowship

Champion, Partners in Rehab; Marianna (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Extendicare in Dothan, Alabama is seeking a 2026 Graduate Speech-Language Pathologist for a full-time Clinical Fellowship in a SNF setting. You will evaluate and treat speech and swallowing disorders, work under the Clinical Director, and participate in department operations.

Requirements include a Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP, and Alabama State License. Preference for CF year completion or supervision by a CCC-SLP.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
• State licensure to practice in Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Screen, identify, assess, and rehabilitate speech and language disorders.
• Assess dysphagia and oropharyngeal function and provide therapy.
• Contribute to departmental operations under Clinical Director.
• Discharge planning and documentation of care plans.

Education

Master's degree or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP

Alabama State License

Tools

Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) training

Job description

2026 Graduates are encouraged to apply. This is a Full-Time (35-40 hours/week) SNF Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellowship Position in Dothan, Alabama. Location: Extendicare

The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist shall provide quality speech/dysphagia evaluations and treatments to patients with communication and/or swallowing deficits, and participate in the departmental operations as assigned by the Clinical Director.

RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Identify, assess, and provide treatment for individuals of all ages with communication/dysphagia disorders.
• Manage and supervise programs and services related to human communication and its disorders.
• Counsel individuals with disorders of communication, their families, caregivers, and other service providers relative to the disability present and its management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Communication and hearing skills which allow for evaluation and treatment of speech/language disorders.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Desire to work with and for people with temporary and/or chronic physical, mental, and developmental handicaps.
• A knowledge of medical terminology to understand prescriptions and communicate with Physicians and Staff.
• Preferably, knowledge and experience in the administration of video fluoroscopic evaluations and therapy for patients with dysphagia.
• Able to work with individuals of all ages from neonates to geriatrics.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Master's or doctoral degree, the Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Alabama State License.

TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, OTHER

Preferred completion of clinical fellowship year or will be supervised by a speech pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

COVID vaccination is preferred for this position. However, an exemption will be entertained.

WORK PERFORMED

Under the direction of the Clinical Director, the Speech Pathologist provides treatment only on written prescription of a licensed physician.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, diagnosing, and rehabilitating disorders of speech (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice) and language.
• Screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, diagnosing, and rehabilitating disorders of oropharyngeal function (e.g. dysphagia) and related disorders.
• Screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, diagnosing, and rehabilitating cognitive/communication disorders.
• Assessing, selecting, and developing augmentative and alternative communication systems and providing training in their use.
• Assisting in record keeping and charging system of the department.
• Discharge planning in treatment program.
• Documenting evaluation, treatment plan, goals, progress notes, and discharge summary of patients treated.
• Performing staff and nursing in-service programs as needed on areas of relevant interest and need.