Speech Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) / Speech Therapist – Skilled Nursing

Florence, Alabama | Tennessee Candidates Encouraged to Apply

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) / Speech Therapist to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team in Florence, Alabama .

Are you currently working or living in Tennessee? We want to hear from you! Our facility is located in Florence, AL, and we are actively expanding our search to qualified SLPs throughout Tennessee who may be interested in an excellent career opportunity just across the state line.

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact, work with a supportive interdisciplinary team, and help patients regain their communication and swallowing abilities, we'd love to speak with you.

As our Speech-Language Pathologist, you will evaluate and treat residents with a variety of communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. You will work closely with nursing, therapy, physicians, residents, and families to develop individualized treatment plans designed to help each resident achieve their highest possible level of independence.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluate residents for speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans

• Provide evidence-based speech and swallowing therapy

• Complete evaluations, progress notes, and other required clinical documentation

• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning

• Educate residents, families, and staff regarding treatment plans and techniques

• Collaborate closely with Nursing, Dietary, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and other members of the clinical team

• Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate

• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and facility requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program

• Current or eligible Alabama Speech-Language Pathologist license

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred

• Skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric experience is a plus

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Passion for providing excellent resident-centered care

We understand that great care starts with great employees. We are committed to creating an environment where our clinicians feel supported, valued, and able to focus on what matters most — their patients.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Supportive leadership and interdisciplinary team

• Consistent patient population

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

• Additional employee benefits

This position is physically located in Florence, Alabama.

We are specifically advertising this opportunity to Speech-Language Pathologists in Tennessee and surrounding areas who may be open to working in Florence.

Don't let the state line stop you from exploring a great opportunity. If you're interested but have questions about the location, schedule, Alabama licensure, or position, apply today and let's have a conversation.

We look forward to meeting you!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.