Speech Language Pathologist- PRN

Providence Healthcare of Thomaston; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include bedside evaluations, education for residents and families, and thorough documentation for state and PDPM compliance. Strong communication and independent work skills are essential for success in this on-site SNF setting.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP or CFY with supervision).
• Valid CPR/BLS certification.
• SNF or long-term care experience preferred; geriatric familiarity strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of dysphagia management and instrumental assessment interpretation.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating 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, and intelligibility.
• Perform bedside swallowing evaluations; provide diet recommendations and collaborate with dietary and nursing teams.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on communication strategies and safe-swallowing techniques.
• 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

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Documentation skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

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.