Speech Therapist SNF Decatur

PruittHealth•Decatur, GA

4d•$130,000

About The Position

PruittHealth is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) / Speech Therapist to provide care in a skilled nursing and post-acute setting in Decatur, Georgia. The role focuses on helping patients improve communication, cognition, swallowing function, and quality of life. The position is full-time and offers compensation up to $130,000 annually, based on experience, schedule, and location, as well as a stay-and-earn sign-on bonus of up to $5,000. PruittHealth describes its workplace as collaborative and focused on clinical excellence, with career growth opportunities and support for professionals.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program.
Current Speech Language Pathologist license in the state of practice.
Foreign-trained applicants must have credentials deemed substantially equivalent by an ASHA-approved evaluation organization.

Nice To Haves

CCC-SLP preferred.
Clinical Fellowship candidates considered where applicable.
Experience in rehabilitation, skilled nursing, home health, or post-acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders.
Perform dysphagia, cognitive, and communication assessments.
Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to patient goals.
Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and caregivers.
Educate patients and families on treatment objectives and outcomes.