Perm Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

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Job Description: Perm Speech Language Pathologist

Location: Jesup, GA 31545

Shift: 8 AM to 5 PM (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, no weekend rotation)

Facility: 72-bed facility

Salary Range: $44.08 - $48.44 hourly on W2

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and professional Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at a 72-bed facility in Jesup, GA. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive speech and language therapy services to patients, helping them improve their communication and swallowing abilities. This position offers a stable work schedule with no weekend rotations, allowing for a balanced work-life integration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patients' specific needs.
• Provide therapy to patients of all ages, focusing on improving communication skills and swallowing functions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, and occupational therapists to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and their families on speech and language disorders and the therapy process.
• Document patient progress, treatment plans, and outcomes accurately and timely.
• Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to patient care planning.
• Stay updated with the latest research and developments in speech-language pathology.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Georgia.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred.
• Previous experience in a clinical setting, preferably in a hospital or rehabilitation facility.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.