SLP – Speech Language Pathologist | Full-Time + $5k Sign-On

Empire Care Centers.; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing in Canton, GA is hiring a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to improve residents' communication and swallowing abilities. The role includes evaluation, treatment planning, and collaborating with the care team.

Georgia license required; $5,000 sign-on for full-time staff; competitive pay and benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k), Life and Disability Insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Current Georgia Speech Language Pathologist license required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on residents' needs and goals.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve communication, cognition, and swallowing abilities.
• Assess and treat residents with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties).
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on communication strategies and safe swallowing techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, treatments, and progress.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary care planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Georgia SLP license

Job description

Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing in Canton, GA is hiring a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to improve residents' communication and swallowing abilities. The role includes evaluation, treatment planning, and collaborating with the care team.

Georgia license required; $5,000 sign-on for full-time staff; competitive pay and benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k), Life and Disability Insurance, and paid time off.