Speech Language Pathologist

Shore Acres Care Center•St. Petersburg, FL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Shore Acres Care Center is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP/CCC) to join its in-house rehabilitation team in St. Petersburg, Florida. The role provides speech therapy services to residents with cognitive and functional disorders related to swallowing and/or speech and language, with the goal of improving or maintaining function or preventing further deterioration. The position is 30 or more hours per week with a flexible schedule and pays $45.00 to $50.00 per hour, based on experience and other factors. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered. The role includes screening and evaluating residents, developing plans of care, monitoring progress and treatment effectiveness, making clinical adjustments based on resident needs, documenting care, and communicating with residents, families, caregivers, facility staff, and the interdisciplinary team. The facility describes its environment as supportive, with clinical mentorship and leadership development.

Requirements

Florida licensed or eligible to be licensed in Speech Language Pathology.
Completion of SLP/CCC.
Professionalism, excellent communication, and time management skills.
Knowledge of Net Health and Point Click Care.

Responsibilities

Screen and evaluate residents with various cognitive and medical diagnoses and develop plans of care.
Use knowledge of standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
Provide skilled speech therapy to medically necessary residents with cognitive and functional disorders related to swallowing and/or speech and language.
Continuously assess resident progress and adjust clinical decisions and treatment plans to individual needs.
Monitor treatment plans for effectiveness and resident functional outcomes.
Educate and consult with residents, families, caregivers, and facility staff about speech therapy.
Complete necessary clinical documentation for each resident case.
Communicate with the Director of Rehabilitation, rehabilitation team members, and other interdisciplinary team staff about resident status, treatment plans, progress, barriers, and discharge planning.