Speech Language Pathologsit SLP

Jacksonville-Center-For-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcar; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacksonville Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting. The role involves evaluating residents, developing individualized therapy plans, and collaborating with the healthcare team to support communication and swallowing goals.

Candidates must have a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC, and be eligible for state licensure. Fingerprinting background checks are required to work in this facility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) required.
• Strong clinical knowledge in adult/geriatric care.
• Pass level 2 fingerprinting (Eligible status).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans to meet rehabilitation goals.
• Collaborate with nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, dietitians, and social workers.
• Maintain thorough records: assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Educate residents and families about therapy goals, strategies, and swallowing safety.
• Provide palliative care support focusing on communication and swallowing needs.

Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master’s 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.

Empathy, adaptability, and excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Must be able to pass level 2 fingerprinting with an Eligible status. Please see the link to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025). https://info.flclearinghouse.com