Speech Language Pathologist SLP

East Carolina Health and Rehabilitation Center; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina Health and Rehabilitation Center seeks a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing setting.

The role involves developing individualized therapy plans, collaborating with the healthcare team, documenting progress, and educating patients and families on therapy goals and swallowing safety.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• CCC certification required.
• Experience with adult/geriatric care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans to meet rehab goals.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, dietitians, and social workers on care plans.
• Maintain thorough documentation of assessments, plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Educate residents and families about therapy goals, strategies, and swallowing safety.
• Provide palliative care support focusing on communication and swallowing needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC certification

Job description

PRN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Duties/Responsibilities:

Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' speech.

Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents and family members so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.

A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) SLP job involves assessing and treating residents with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, often related to strokes, neurological conditions, or age. Responsibilities include developing individualized therapy plans, collaborating with the healthcare team, documenting progress, and providing patient and family education for improved functional independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment and Diagnosis: Evaluate residents for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing (dysphagia) disorders.
• Treatment Planning: Develop and implement individualized therapy plans to meet residents' specific rehabilitation goals.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, dietitians, and social workers to create a comprehensive and effective care plan.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough records of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Patient and Family Education: Educate residents and their families about therapy goals, strategies to maximize quality of life, and appropriate diets for swallowing disorders.
• Palliative Care: Provide support and education for patients and families facing end-of-life care, focusing on communication and swallowing needs.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• A graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• A Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience in adult and geriatric care.
• Empathy, adaptability, and excellent communication and collaboration skills.