Speech Pathologist - Pediatric Rehabilitation (Sign On Available!)

McLeod Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

2-year commitment

Collaborative pediatric therapy team

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

McLeod Health is seeking a Speech Pathologist for Pediatric Rehabilitation. Location is the Pediatric Rehabilitation department with full-time schedule and an 80-hour bi-weekly cycle. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered with a 2-year commitment.

Responsibilities include evaluating pediatric patients, creating individualized therapy plans, and collaborating with families and clinicians to optimize outcomes. Required licensure includes SC LLR, CCC-SLP, and ASHA certification, with BLS.

Qualifications

• Active South Carolina Speech-Language Pathology License (SC LLR)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• ASHA Certification required
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Evaluate pediatric patients using clinical observations, patient history, and diagnostic findings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's developmental needs, learning style, and therapeutic goals.
• Provide treatment for expressive and receptive language disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, reading disorders, and dysphagia.
• Educate and communicate with patients and families regarding treatment goals and progress.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including evaluations, re-evaluations, daily treatment notes, charges, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care, treatment recommendations, and progress.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Family education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Job description

Speech Pathologist – Pediatric Rehabilitation

Location: Pediatric Rehabilitation

Schedule: Full-Time | 80 Hours Bi-Weekly

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available with a 2-Year Commitment

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate pediatric patients using clinical observations, patient history, and diagnostic findings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's developmental needs, learning style, and therapeutic goals.
• Provide treatment for expressive and receptive language disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, reading disorders, and dysphagia.
• Educate and communicate with patients and families regarding treatment goals and progress.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including evaluations, re-evaluations, daily treatment notes, charges, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care, treatment recommendations, and progress.
• Demonstrate a commitment to exceptional patient care through compassionate, respectful, and family-centered service.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain required certifications and continuing education.
• Support departmental initiatives through mentoring, supervision of provisionally licensed clinicians, student education, competency training, and program development as assigned.
• Adhere to ASHA standards, South Carolina licensing requirements, departmental policies, and patient confidentiality regulations.
• Promote a safe environment by utilizing appropriate health and safety practices.

Work Experience

• New graduates and experienced clinicians are encouraged to apply.
• Zero to one year of related experience required.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active South Carolina Speech-Language Pathology License (SC LLR)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• ASHA Certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association

Why McLeod Health?

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year commitment
• Collaborative pediatric therapy team
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Supportive environment focused on clinical excellence and patient-centered care

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

We are an equal opportunity employer.