Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

LaGrange Trails; Lumber City (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with Voya Financial

Free Life Insurance

Company-provided smartphones

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

LaGrange Trails in Lumber City, GA is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehab team. In this role, you will assess and support residents with communication and swallowing challenges, developing personalized care plans that make a meaningful impact. We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) plan, free life insurance, and opportunities for continued professional growth. If you’re ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and join our caring team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Speech Language Pathology.
• Valid, unrestricted license in the state for therapy discipline.
• Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Document and code services for residents receiving speech therapy.
• Provide resident assessment information according to policy.
• Assist with resident functional cognition assessments upon admission.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient assessment

Knowledge of nursing regulations

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Valid, unrestricted license in therapy discipline

Job description

The Woods at Lumber City
Lumber City, GA 31549, USA

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.

Together, let’s change lives one heart at a time.

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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