Speech Therapist

Pruitthealth Corporation; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increases

Relocation opportunities

Access to PruittHealth Foundation & Pr

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our therapy services team in Lithonia, GA. You will perform evaluations, develop and implement treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve residents’ communication and swallowing outcomes.

Minimum qualifications include a valid SLP license in the state, graduation from an ASHA-accredited program (foreign-trained must be substantially equivalent), and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SLP license in Georgia.
• Graduate of ASHA-accredited program; foreign-trained must be substantially equivalent.
• Commitment to high-quality, compassionate resident care.

Responsibilities

• Complete evaluations, assessments, and treatments in accordance with policy and the individualized care plan
• Complete all documentation and records in a timely and accurate manner
• Follow established policies and procedures as related to the scope of practice
• Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care showing initiative and sound judgment
• Complete all required orientations, in-services, and trainings successfully and in a timely manner
• Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

SLP license (GA)

ASHA-accredited program

Eligibility for practice in GA

Job description

Job Description - Speech Therapist (2610987)

Speech Therapist - 2610987

Description

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP)

THERAPY SERVICES

Join the PruittHealth family, where the health and safety of our workforce is our top priority! We're not only committed to your career, we're committed to the health and safety of all our therapists. Now is a great time to make a change and join one of the leading providers of post-acute care.

PruittHealth will help you conquer your career goals. At PruittHealth, we are searching for therapists who are committed to serving our residents with care and compassion, and in return, we are committed to supporting your therapy career through annual merit increases, career growth programs, preceptorship, and more.

Investing in Our Employee-Partners with Benefits

• Annual merit increases
• Relocation opportunities
• Access to PruittHealth Foundation & PruittHealth University resources

Responsibilities

• Complete evaluations, assessments, and treatments in accordance with policy and the individualized care plan
• Complete all documentation and records in a timely and accurate manner
• Follow established policies and procedures as related to the scope of practice
• Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care showing initiative and sound judgment
• Complete all required orientations, in-services, and trainings successfully and in a timely manner
• Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor

Qualifications

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid professional SLP license in the state of practice
• Graduate of ASHA accredited school. If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Speech Language Pathology entry level education in the U.S. by a credential’s evaluation organization approved by ASHA

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