Clinical SLP – Rehab & Dysphagia Specialist

Spalding-Post-Acute; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spalding-Post-Acute is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate, diagnose, and treat residents with speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing/post-acute setting in Griffin, GA. The role emphasizes evidence-based therapy, treatment planning, and compliance with regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with physicians, nursing and therapy staff, families, and interdisciplinary teams to improve communication, cognition,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• CCC-SLP certification preferred or as required by state regulations.
• Experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, rehabilitation, or related healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of residents' speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and establish measurable short-term and long-term therapy goals based on assessment findings and resident needs.
• Provide direct therapy services for speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions and compensatory techniques to improve communication, cognition, and swallowing function.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, dietary services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members to provide coordinated resident care.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

EMR proficiency

CPR certification

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current state licensure as SLP

CCC-SLP certification preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Spalding-Post-Acute is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate, diagnose, and treat residents with speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing/post-acute setting in Griffin, GA. The role emphasizes evidence-based therapy, treatment planning, and compliance with regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with physicians, nursing and therapy staff, families, and interdisciplinary teams to improve communication, cognition,