Speech Language Pathologist
Job Location:
North Augusta, SC - USA
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Job Summary
Anchor Post Acute is a beautiful 120-bed skilled nursing & rehab facility conveniently located behind Aiken Mall in Aiken South Carolina. We are proud to have been named Aikens Choice Award Winner for Top Skilled Nursing Facility!
Are you ready to make a lasting impact while working with a team that truly feels like family Were searching for a compassionate energetic and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team!
Every day brings a new opportunity to help residents regain their communication skills improve swallowing function build confidence and reconnect with the people and moments they cherish most. Your expertise can truly change livesand well be right beside you cheering you on every step of the way!
$4050/hour
Flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
Advancement and PRN opportunities throughout our sister facilities
Employee appreciation and recognition programs
A supportive collaborative therapy and nursing team
NEW GRADS WELCOME!! Well help you grow your skills and build a rewarding career!
Evaluate and treat residents with speech language cognitive communication and swallowing disorders.
Develop individualized treatment plans that maximize independence and quality of life.
Assess and treat swallowing disorders to help residents eat and drink safely.
Collaborate with physicians nurses therapists and families to provide exceptional resident-centered care.
Maintain timely accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
Celebrate every milestone and encourage residents as they achieve meaningful goals.
Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Current state Speech-Language Pathologist license
CCC-SLP preferred (Clinical Fellows are encouraged to apply!)
Skilled nursing or rehabilitation experience is a plusbut not required!
A positive attitude strong communication skills and a passion for helping others thrive.
At our facility therapy is about more than treatment plansits about restoring confidence creating meaningful connections and helping residents enjoy lifes everyday moments again. We believe our employees are our greatest strength and were committed to providing a workplace where youll feel valued supported and inspired every day.
Ready to make a difference Apply today and discover why our team loves coming to work! We cant wait to welcome 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
Bachelors 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.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
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.
About Company
PACS Group is a national post-acute care and skilled nursing platform supporting 300+ facilities with services that elevate care and operations.
