Speech Language Pathologist- PRN

Providence Healthcare of Thomaston; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence Healthcare of Thomaston in Thomaston, GA, seeks an Speech-Language Pathologist to provide evaluation, treatment, and management of communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders for SNF residents. Coverage may include weekends, holidays, staff shortages, or high-census needs.

You will develop individualized plans, perform comprehensive evaluations, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support resident safety and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP or Clinical Fellow).
• Valid CPR/BLS certification.
• Previous SNF or long-term care experience preferred; geriatric population familiarity preferred.
• Knowledge of dysphagia management and instrumental assessment interpretation (e.g., VFSS/MBSS, FEES-if applicable).
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with rehab and nursing teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing evaluations for SNF residents.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessment and resident goals.
• Provide evidence-based interventions for dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive-linguistic deficits, voice disorders, speech intelligibility, and other communication needs.
• Perform bedside swallowing evaluations; provide diet recommendations and collaborate with dietary and nursing teams.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, safe-swallowing techniques, compensatory methods, and therapy goals.
• Complete documentation and billing according to state standards, Medicare/Medicaid requirements, PDPM guidelines, and facility policy.
• Communicate regularly with interdisciplinary team members (PT, OT, nursing, dietary, social services, physicians).
• Participate in care conferences and IDT meetings as needed.
• Ensure resident safety, proper equipment use, and cleanliness of therapy materials.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides evaluation, treatment, and management of communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders for residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Working on an as-needed basis, the SLP supports resident safety, functional independence, and quality of life through evidence-based therapy approaches. Coverage may include weekends, holidays, staff shortages, or high-census needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing evaluations for SNF residents.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessment and resident goals.
• Provide evidence-based interventions for dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive-linguistic deficits, voice disorders, speech intelligibility, and other communication needs.
• Perform bedside swallowing evaluations; provide diet recommendations and collaborate with dietary and nursing teams.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, safe-swallowing techniques, compensatory methods, and therapy goals.
• Complete documentation and billing according to state standards, Medicare/Medicaid requirements, PDPM guidelines, and facility policy.
• Communicate regularly with interdisciplinary team members (PT, OT, nursing, dietary, social services, physicians).
• Participate in care conferences and IDT meetings as needed.
• Ensure resident safety, proper equipment use, and cleanliness of therapy materials.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP or Clinical Fellow with supervision).
• Valid CPR/BLS certification.
• Previous SNF or long-term care experience preferred; familiarity with geriatric populations strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of dysphagia management and instrumental assessment interpretation (e.g., VFSS/MBSS, FEES-if applicable).
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the rehab and nursing teams.