Speech Language Pathologist - SLP

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Synchrony Rehab is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team at The Hermitage, Bryson City Senior Living & Franklin House, a dynamic and innovative Senior Living Community located in Sylva, Bryson City, & Franklin, NC.

Setting: Senior Living

Schedule: Mon-Fri, No Holidays or Weekends!

Hourly Rate: Part-time (40-44/hr) & PRN (50-55/hr)

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.

Must have and maintain a current, valid state SLP licensure Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred or requiredCurrent valid CPR certification, preferred

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.