Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Gainesville (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) with match

Gym membership

Mental health services

Discount programs

Career advancement

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) on a PRN basis to provide therapy for adults and geriatric patients, focusing on speech, language, cognition, and swallowing. The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team and documentation to meet compliance standards.

The position requires a master's level degree in SLP, ASHA CCC eligibility or certification, an active state license, CPR, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology approved by the Education Standards Board or meets ASHA CCC requirements.
• CCC-SLP eligibility with ASHA certification requirements or current CCC-SLP status is preferred.
• Active Speech-Language Pathologist license in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities for adults and geriatric patients.
• Document patient care per regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements.
• Communicate patient progress to supervisor and team; assist with patient scheduling and daily post charges.
• Educate patients and families on follow-through programs and provide caregiver instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

CPR certification

Adult & geriatric therapy experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

ASHA CCC/Certification eligibility

Job description

Facility Name:Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute

Schedule: PRN as needed

Your experience matters

Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)- PRN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Speech-Language Pathologist who excels in this role:

• Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Other duties as assigned

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Graduate of a master's level program in Speech Language Pathology which is accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements
• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA
• Minimum of six months speech therapist / speech language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population
• Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills

EEOC Statement

"Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."\

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.