Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Maggie Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center; Maggie Valley (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maggie Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing setting.

The role requires a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC, and licensure eligibility. You will develop individualized therapy plans, collaborate with the clinical team, document progress, and educate residents and families to maximize quality of life and functional independence.

Qualifications

• Must have a graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• CCC certification or eligibility.
• Strong clinical knowledge in adult/geriatric care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Adult and geriatric care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC certification

Job description

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

MUST BE A GRADUATE OF A MASTER’S PROGRAM AS A SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST SLP, HAVE TAKEN THE PRAXIS OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE IT AND HAVE A STATE LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS ONE OR ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ONE.

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.