Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

LaGrange Trails; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Voya Financial

Free Life Insurance

Company-provided smartphones

Job summary

LaGrange Trails in Cartersville, Georgia is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehab team. In this role, you will assess and treat residents facing communication and swallowing challenges, providing personalized care plans that truly make a difference.

Your expertise will be valued in a collaborative environment where you’ll document therapy sessions and adhere to regulations, ensuring excellent care. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• A valid, unrestricted license in therapy discipline in the state.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings.
• Understanding of applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support residents with communication challenges.
• Document and code for therapy services per facility policies.
• Create personalized care plans for residents.

Skills

Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations

Patient assessment and treatment skills

Communication and collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Description

We’re hiring a compassionate Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehab team. You’ll assess, treat, and support residents with communication and swallowing challenges, while creating personalized care plans that make a real impact. Great opportunity to work in a collaborative setting where your skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Complies with facility policies and procedures for appropriately documenting, billing and coding for residents receiving speech language pathology and audiology services.
• Provides resident information needed for the resident assessment instrument according to facility policy such as signs and symptoms of swallowing disorders, speech and hearing patterns, cognitive patterns, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), speech language pathology and audiology minutes and distinct calendar days, etc. during the defined observation period(s).
• Provides resident information needed for prior functioning in functional cognition as required by facility policy (RAI User’s Manual) for Medicare Part A, Medicare Advantage residents upon admission.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in Speech Language Pathology
• A valid, unrestricted license in his/her therapy discipline in the state.
• Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long‑term care.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with Voya Financial
• Free Life Insurance
• Company‑provided smartphones for full‑time care team members
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of others and join a team that truly cares, we’d love to have you apply.

We are committed to equal opportunity. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, please contact HR.

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