Impactful Speech Language Pathologist - Home Care

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC); Clinton (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) HomeCare Laurens is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. The SLP will supervise and participate in applying therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, and oral myofunctional disorders.

The role involves developing plans of care, performing evaluations, delivering and evaluating therapy, and collaborating with physicians, nursing, and support staff to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a master’s degree from an approved curriculum in Speech Pathology.
• Must have a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SP) from the American Speech and Hearing Association or be eligible for a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
• Must be licensed in the state or states in which he/she will provide speech therapy services.

Responsibilities

• Develops a speech therapy plan of care in collaboration with the patient and their representatives, the physician/allowed practitioner, the Clinical manager or designated RN, and other involved care team members.
• Performs functional evaluation and periodic re-evaluations, and provides goal-oriented care and services as ordered in the established plan of care.
• Plans, delivers and evaluates speech therapy services per the established plan of care, with periodic re- evaluations.
• Participates in the orientation and ongoing education program for HomeCare personnel.
• Consults with the HomeCare staff concerning communication problems of patients not receiving speech pathology services.

Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology

CCC-SP or CFY eligibility

State licensure for speech therapy

Job description

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) HomeCare Laurens is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. The SLP will supervise and participate in applying therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, and oral myofunctional disorders.

The role involves developing plans of care, performing evaluations, delivering and evaluating therapy, and collaborating with physicians, nursing, and support staff to meet patient needs.