PRN SLP — Flexible Scheduling, Meaningful Resident Care

Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center; Ahoskie (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN scheduling

Job summary

Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center in North Carolina is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. The SLP will evaluate and treat residents, focusing on communication, swallowing safety, and quality of life.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and teamwork. Candidates should have CCC from ASHA, an active state license, and experience in long-term care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Current and active state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Compassionate, patient-focused, and committed to providing high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized speech-language therapy treatment plans based on clinical needs and physician orders.
• Provide skilled speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing therapy services as appropriate.
• Assess and treat communication, cognition, voice, and swallowing-related needs.
• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment approaches as clinically appropriate.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, medical, and interdisciplinary team members to support positive resident outcomes.
• Participate in care planning, utilization review meetings, interdisciplinary conferences, and other clinical meetings as assigned.
• Educate residents, families, and staff regarding therapy goals, communication strategies, swallowing precautions, and treatment plans.
• Recommend and implement appropriate therapeutic strategies and compensatory techniques.
• Maintain established productivity, documentation, and quality standards.
• Support regulatory compliance, reimbursement requirements, and survey readiness.
• Promote resident safety, dignity, communication, independence, and quality of life.

Skills

State licensure

CCC/ASHA credentials

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Compassionate, patient-focused

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center in North Carolina is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. The SLP will evaluate and treat residents, focusing on communication, swallowing safety, and quality of life.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and teamwork. Candidates should have CCC from ASHA, an active state license, and experience in long-term care.