McCormick Post Acute location
McCormick Post Acute is located right on the SC & GA border in McCormick, South Carolina , just a short drive from Evans, GA, Greenwood, SC, and Abbeville, SC . We're a family-oriented community built on relationships, service, teamwork, and excellence
Speech Therapist (SLP) - Make a Difference Every Day!
Are you a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) looking for a rewarding career where you can truly impact lives? We are seeking a caring, motivated, and energetic Speech Therapist to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team for a part time positon!
At our facility, you'll have the opportunity to help residents regain communication skills, improve swallowing function, and enhance their overall quality of life-all while working alongside a supportive and dedicated team.
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay - $60-70/hr
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Supportive Team Environment
- Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Recognition Programs
Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents with speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on resident needs and goals
- Provide skilled speech therapy services in accordance with physician orders and established care plans
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy goals and treatment techniques
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Complete timely and accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Participate in care plan meetings and discharge planning as needed
- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and facility guidelines
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Current Speech-Language Pathologist License (State Requirements)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
- Experience in skilled nursing or rehabilitation settings preferred, but not required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for helping others achieve their highest level of independence
Why Join Us?
Our residents are more than patients-they're family. We are committed to creating a positive, compassionate environment where both our residents and employees can thrive. If you're looking for a place where your expertise is valued and your work makes a meaningful difference, we'd love 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. Abilit