Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
About The Position
Legacy Healthcare Services is hiring a full-time Speech Language Pathologist at Heathwood of Athens. The position provides rehabilitative care to senior residents in a senior living community, helping them improve their quality of life. The SLP evaluates and treats swallowing disorders and communication and cognitive impairments using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. The role develops individualized, functional treatment programs and provides one-on-one sessions as part of a coordinated care team. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend or holiday requirements. The stated pay range is USD $38.00–$50.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in speech-language pathology.
- Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist, or ability to obtain one before beginning employment.
- Excellent interpersonal, fiscal, and clinical skills.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients for swallowing disorders and communication and cognitive impairments using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Establish treatment goals and develop and implement appropriate Speech Pathology treatment programs based on a full clinical evaluation.
- Provide rehabilitative services under specific medical orders as part of a coordinated team.
- Participate in clinical conferences to share and coordinate patients’ plans of care.
- Treat residents one-on-one in private sessions using an individualized, functional-based treatment approach.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and pet insurance for qualified positions
- Paid time off (PTO) with rollover and year-end buyout options for qualified positions
- Company-paid group life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Voluntary life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Licensure reimbursement
- Company-provided CEUs and unlimited online CEUs for full-time employees
- Career advancement opportunities
- Individualized treatment sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
