Speech Therapist- $2,000 Sign On Bonus

Edisto Post Acute; Orangeburg (SC); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education & Professional D​

Résumé du poste

Edisto Post-Acute in Orangeburg, SC is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.

You will develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver resident-centered care in a supportive, family-oriented facility.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Current state SLP license required.
• CCC-SLP credential preferred; CFs encouraged to apply.
• Experience in skilled nursing or rehabilitation is a plus; passion to make a difference.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Create individualized treatment plans to maximize independence.
• Assess and manage swallowing disorders to promote safe nutrition and hydration.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy colleagues, and families to provide resident-centered care.
• Complete timely documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Encourage and celebrate milestones with residents and families.
• Supervise CFY- Speech Fellows and students when applicable.
• Maintain safe treatment environment and educate residents and caregivers.

Connaissances

Excellent communication skills

Team oriented

Formation

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Licensed SLP in state

CCC-SLP preferred

CFY supervision welcome

Outils

Net Health

Point Click Care

Description du poste

Edisto Post-Acute is a welcoming 113-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in beautiful Orangeburg, South Carolina, just minutes from the stunning Edisto Memorial Gardens. We are proud to provide exceptional care while creating rewarding career opportunities in a supportive, family-oriented environment. With many long-term team members, Edisto is a place where you can build a career and make a lasting impact!

Are you passionate about caring for others and making a difference every day?

At Edisto, we value the relationships we build with our residents, families, coworkers, and community. If you're a compassionate nurse who thrives in a team-focused environment, we'd love to meet you!

Find Your Voice. Change Someone's Life. Join Our Team as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)!

Do you believe that every conversation, every smile, and every meal matters? So do we!

We're looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our incredible skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to help residents regain their voice, rebuild their confidence, improve their swallowing abilities, and reconnect with the people and moments they love most.

At our facility, you'll be more than a therapist—you'll be a valued member of a team that celebrates successes together, supports one another, and is dedicated to providing exceptional care. If you're passionate about making a real difference while working in a positive, resident-focused environment, we'd love to meet you!

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Pay= $40-50/hr

$2,000 Sign On Bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education & Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Recognition Programs

Collaborative, Supportive Therapy & Nursing Teams

Opportunities for Growth and Advancement

What You'll Do

Evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders.

Create individualized treatment plans that help residents reach their highest level of independence.

Assess and manage swallowing disorders to promote safe nutrition and hydration.

Partner with physicians, nursing staff, therapy colleagues, and families to provide exceptional resident-centered care.

Complete timely documentation while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Encourage, motivate, and celebrate every milestone—big or small!

What We’re Looking For

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current state SLP license

CCC-SLP preferred (CFs are encouraged to apply if applicable!)

Skilled nursing or rehabilitation experience is a plus—but we welcome passionate clinicians eager to make a difference.

Excellent communication skills and a heart for serving others.

Why This Career Matters

The work you do goes far beyond therapy sessions. You're helping someone say "I love you" again. You're giving a resident the confidence to enjoy a meal safely with family. You're restoring independence, dignity, and hope.

Those moments are priceless—and they happen here every day.

We can't wait to meet you!

General Purpose

The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

Essential Duties

• Evaluate residents to determine speech therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellows (CFY) or students in resident care and resident-related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and aspiration prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in swallows and cognition.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

Supervises CFY - Speech Clinical Fellows and students, if applicable.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Speech-Language Pathology. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed as a Speech Therapist in the state. Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board. Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility. CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment. The position requires the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment. Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team. The ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care. Other essential functions include assisting, supporting, and transporting residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.