Speech Language Therapist (SLP) PRN

Cooper River Post Acute is a magnificent 176 bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of Mount Pleasant, SC . Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those we serve? Here we value the relationships we have in our community, with our fellow colleagues, and also with residents and family members.
Join Our Team as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)! We’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for PRN to join our incredible skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to help residents regain their voice, rebuild their confidence, improve their swallowing abilities, and reconnect with the people and moments they love most.
At our facility, you’ll be more than a therapist—you’ll be a valued member of a team that celebrates successes together, supports one another, and is dedicated to providing exceptional care. If you’re passionate about making a real difference while working in a positive, resident-focused environment, we’d love to meet you!
Collaborative, Supportive Therapy & Nursing Teams
What You’ll Do Evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders.
Create individualized treatment plans that help residents reach their highest level of independence.
Assess and manage swallowing disorders to promote safe nutrition and hydration.
Partner with physicians, nursing staff, therapy colleagues, and families to provide exceptional resident-centered care.
What We’re Looking For Current state SLP license
CCC-SLP preferred (CFs are encouraged to apply if applicable!)
Skilled nursing or rehabilitation experience is a plus—but we welcome passionate clinicians eager to make a difference.
Excellent communication skills and a heart for serving others.
Why This Career Matters The work you do goes far beyond therapy sessions. You’re helping someone say "I love you" again. You’re giving a resident the confidence to enjoy a meal safely with family. 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.
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.
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 and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations _
Licensed as a Speech Therapist in the state. Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility. 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.
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.
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.

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