Speech Language Pathologist SLP

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HealthCare, Charleston is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join their Aiken team. This role entails supervising therapeutic techniques for patients with speech and language disorders, ensuring effective rehabilitation.

The ideal candidate should possess a master's degree in Speech Pathology, relevant licensure, and hold or be eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SP).

Qualifications

• Must have a master’s degree from an approved curriculum in Speech Pathology, or its equivalent.
• Must have a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SP) or be eligible for a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
• Must be licensed in the state or states in which he/she will work.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises the Communication Disorders Service Department.
• Provides evaluations and therapy as ordered by the referring physician.
• Evaluates, plans, and carries out therapy programs for patients.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Communication Strategies

Education

Master's degree in Speech Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SP)

Job description

NHC HomeCare Aiken is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist, SLP to join our team. The Speech‑Language Pathologist supervises and participates in the application of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech and language disorders, hearing disorders, and oral myofunctional disorders.

Qualifications

• Must have a master’s degree from an approved curriculum in Speech Pathology, or its equivalent.
• Must have a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SP) from the American Speech and Hearing Association or be eligible for a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
• Must be licensed in the state or states in which he/she will work.

Position Highlights

• Directs and supervises the Communication Disorders Service Department.
• Provides evaluations and therapy as ordered by the referring physician and recommends an appropriate treatment program for the physician’s approval.
• Evaluates, plans, and carries out therapy programs, including the establishment of goals for patients as referred and approved by the physician, with periodic re‑evaluations.
• Participates in the in‑service training program for the HomeCare personnel.
• Consults with the HomeCare staff concerning communication problems of patients not receiving speech pathology services.

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.