Speech Language Pathologist - SLP

Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location

The Hermitage, Bryson City Senior Living & Franklin House, Sylva, Bryson City, & Franklin, NC

Setting

Senior Living

Schedule

Mon-Fri, No Holidays or Weekends!

Rate

Hourly Rate: Part-time (40-46/hr) & PRN (50-55/hr)

Job Summary

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), is responsible for providing a full range of speech-language pathology services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program

Experience: 0-1 years

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients to identify speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders through clinical assessments, standardized tests, and patient interviews.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans based on assessment findings, setting measurable goals to address patients' specific needs.
• Provide therapy to improve patients' communication skills, including articulation, language comprehension, voice modulation, and fluency, as well as swallowing and feeding abilities.
• Educate patients and their families about the nature of disorders, therapy techniques, and strategies to support progress and enhance communication and swallowing in daily life.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient evaluations, progress notes, and treatment plans in compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.