Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Pine View Nursing; Sylvania (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine View Nursing seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing facility. You will develop individualized therapy plans and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize communication and swallowing outcomes.

You will document progress, educate patients and families, and contribute to quality-of-life improvements for geriatric care across the care continuum.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• CCC certification.
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience in adult/geriatric care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing (dysphagia) disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans to meet rehabilitation goals.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, dietitians, 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, strategies to maximize quality of life.
• Provide support and education for end-of-life communication and swallowing needs.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Adult/geriatric care experience

Education

Graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)

Job description

Full Time/Part 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.