Speech-Language Pathologist

Champion, Partners in Rehab; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Champion, Partners in Rehab seeks a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist for a skilled nursing facility setting in Roanoke, Alabama. The clinician will provide quality speech and dysphagia evaluations and treatments and help manage department operations under the Clinical Director's guidance.

The role requires CCC-SLP, Alabama licensure, and a Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Position supports diverse patient ages and may involve travel to care for residents in need.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• CCC-SLP certification and Alabama state licensure are required.
• Experience evaluating and treating speech, language, and dysphagia disorders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and treat individuals with speech and dysphagia disorders across age groups.
• Supervise and participate in departmental operations as directed.
• Document evaluation findings, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

Skills

Communication skills

Dysphagia management

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP (ASHA)

Alabama State Licensure

Tools

Video fluoroscopy familiarity

Job description

This is a PRN SNF Speech-Language Pathologist

Position in Roanoke, Alabama.

Location: Traylor Retirement Community

We will cover the cost for Alabama licensure.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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:

• 1. Identify, assess, and provide treatment for individuals of all ages with communication/dysphagia disorders.
• 2. Manage and supervise programs and services related to human communication and its disorders.
• 3. 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:

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

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:

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