Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Adult Neurorehabilitation
Location: Johns Creek, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Setting: On-Site | Neurological Rehabilitation
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide specialized rehabilitation services to adults recovering from traumatic brain injuries and other neurological conditions. The SLP will evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, social communication, and swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate will collaborate with an interdisciplinary clinical team to improve patients' functional communication, independence, and overall quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations, including patient history and standardized assessments.
- Develop individualized plans of care with measurable goals and evidence-based treatment strategies.
- Provide interventions to improve speech production, voice, pragmatic skills, reading, and written communication.
- Evaluate and treat cognitive-linguistic and communication impairments.
- Develop and implement augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies for patients with significant communication difficulties.
- Assess and treat swallowing disorders to promote safe and effective eating and drinking.
- Support vocational, recreational, and daily living goals through functional communication strategies.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Education
- Collaborate with rehabilitation case managers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate treatment and discharge planning.
- Educate patients, families, caregivers, and direct care staff on compensatory strategies and treatment plans.
- Provide training to support effective communication and patient care.
- Plan and deliver evidence-based in-service training sessions as needed.
Compliance and Documentation
- Complete initial assessments, daily treatment notes, monthly progress reports, and discharge summaries within required timeframes.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with applicable regulations and organizational standards.
- Follow the ASHA Code of Ethics, state practice acts, HIPAA requirements, and relevant accreditation standards.
- Maintain active professional licensure and complete continuing education requirements.
Qualifications And Requirements
- Education: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Certification: ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
- Experience: Minimum of one year of post-CCC experience.
- Licensure: Active state Speech-Language Pathologist license.
- Experience treating neurological, cognitive, and communication disorders in community-based rehabilitation settings is strongly preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Responsible driving record and ability to meet applicable operational requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Tuition assistance.
- Continuing education support.
- Employee referral bonus program.