Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Medical Facilities of America; Rich Square (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc. seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for a skilled nursing facility setting. You will assess and treat adults and geriatrics with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, and develop individualized therapy plans.

Collaborate with the care team, document progress, and educate residents and families on therapy goals and strategies to improve quality of life and functional independence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans.
• Collaborate with nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, dietitians, and social workers to create a comprehensive care plan.
• Maintain thorough records of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Educate residents and families about therapy goals and strategies to maximize quality of life.
• Provide support and education for patients and families facing end-of-life care focusing on communication and swallowing needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Geriatric care experience

Education

Graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC credential

Job description

FULL TIME - 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.