Speech Therapist – Beaufort

Mobile; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Beaufort, North Carolina is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide evaluative, consultative, and treatment interventions for skilled nursing patients referred by physicians. You will communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams and ensure clear documentation.

The role emphasizes adherence to ASHA standards, HIPAA, and safety policies while contributing to quality patient care in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license in state of practice.
• Graduate of ASHA accredited school; foreign-trained must be evaluated for equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluative, consultative, and treatment interventions to skilled nursing patients referred by a licensed physician.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and internal/external customers.
• Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner; follow policies and procedures.

Skills

English fluency

Strong communication

Time management

Education

ASHA‑accredited program

Tools

EMR familiarity

Job description

Speech Therapist – Beaufort – 2613694

Description

The ideal Speech Language Pathologist will have one or more years’ experience treating the adult population and preferably in a skilled nursing facility.

At PruittHealth, we’re committed to a lot of things but we are especially committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family.

That’s why we attract employees who are passionate about providing the highest quality level of care possible for our patients. We also attract people who are looking for a home, rather than just a job — where being part of a family at work is as important as the type of work they are doing. As a member of our team, you will also have access to a competitive pay structure with unlimited income potential, progressive benefit plan, and a great team environment that reflects our commitment to caring for our 16,000 partners.

Position: SLP

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide evaluative, consultative, and treatment interventions to skilled nursing patients referred by a licensed physician. Maintain effective communication with PruittHealth partners, patients, patients’ families, and other internal and external customers as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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.
• Adapt to change in workload as needed.
• Assists with training/orienting others.
• Provide a clean, safe environment with well-stocked supplies and functioning equipment. Have current knowledge of proper equipment usage.
• Foster a teamwork environment. Support cultural diversity.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Report any alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or others until the issue is resolved.
• Complete all required orientations, in-services and trainings successfully and in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid professional license in 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 credentials evaluation organization approved by the ASHA.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prior skilled nursing experience.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possess a strong work ethic, flexibility, and sense of quality.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Take initiative and use sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
• Knowledge of established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.
• Follow established safety regulations, including fire protection and prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in orally and and in writing.
• Develop a good rapport easily with patients, families, partners, and customers. Exhibit a helpful and courteous attitude at all times.
• General proficiency in computer usage, especially Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical record reporting.
• Knowledge of electronic medical record reporting and HIPAA regulations.
• Be self-directed, prioritize well, and manage time effectively. Obtain desired outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.
• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in the field. Maintain current license/certification, as required.
• Must speak, read and write English fluently.

Family Makes Us Stronger.

Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.

We are eager to connect with you! to get started at PruittHealth!

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job

: Therapy

Primary Location

: US-North Carolina-Beaufort

Schedule

: Full-time :

Shift

:1st Shift

Job Posting

: Oct 30, 2026, 4:00:00 AM

Work Locations

:
TS SN Crystal Coast
2416 US Hwy 70 East
Beaufort 28516