Speech Language Pathologist

NHC Careers • West Columbia, SC

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About The Position

NHC HomeCare Midlands is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join its team. The Speech-Language Pathologist supervises and participates in applying therapeutic techniques to rehabilitate patients with speech and language disorders, hearing disorders, and oral myofunctional disorders. The role develops and delivers individualized, goal-oriented speech therapy in collaboration with patients, their representatives, physicians or allowed practitioners, clinical managers or designated RNs, and other care team members. The position also contributes to HomeCare personnel education and consults with staff about communication problems affecting patients who are not receiving speech pathology services.

National HealthCare Corporation provides extended care services intended to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. Its care approach emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, compassionate and cost-effective services, teamwork, innovation, and integrity.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an approved curriculum in Speech Pathology, or equivalent.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SP) from the American Speech and Hearing Association, or eligibility for a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
• License to provide speech therapy services in the state or states where services will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Develop a speech therapy plan of care in collaboration with the patient and their representatives, the physician or allowed practitioner, the Clinical Manager or designated RN, and other involved care team members.
• Perform functional evaluations and periodic re-evaluations.
• Provide goal-oriented care and services as ordered in the established plan of care.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate speech therapy services according to the established plan of care, including periodic re-evaluations.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing education programs for HomeCare personnel.
• Consult with HomeCare staff concerning communication problems of patients who are not receiving speech pathology services.
• Supervise and participate in the application of therapeutic techniques for patients with speech and language disorders, hearing disorders, and oral myofunctional disorders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time