Speech Therapist (SLP), PRN
About The Position
Powdersville Post Acute is seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist to join its rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. The position evaluates and treats residents with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders to help them achieve their highest level of function, independence, and quality of life. The role provides skilled speech-language pathology services, develops individualized treatment plans, supports facility staff and caregivers through education, and collaborates with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other interdisciplinary team members. The facility is a 60-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Easley, South Carolina, with a supportive, collaborative culture and an experienced therapy department.
Requirements
- Current South Carolina Speech-Language Pathologist license in good standing.
- Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills.
- Maintain all required continuing education requirements.
- Remain in good standing with the State Board.
Nice To Haves
- Master's or Doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care.
- Experience with Net Health and PointClickCare (PCC).
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
- CPR certification if required by licensure or facility policy.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents to determine speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing therapy needs in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
- Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on resident goals and progress.
- Provide skilled speech-language pathology services to residents.
- Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides as appropriate.
- Supervise Clinical Fellows (CFY) and students in accordance with state practice regulations.
- Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families about treatment plans, progress, and discharge recommendations.
- Participate in care plan meetings, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation conferences as needed.
- Conduct in-service education and training programs for facility staff.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with facility policies, regulatory requirements, and payer guidelines.
- Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control and safety protocols.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, cognitive support, swallowing precautions, aspiration prevention, and maintenance programs.
- Recommend and facilitate appropriate adaptive equipment and interventions to support resident function and safety.
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
- Build positive relationships with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $45–$50 per hour.
- Flexible PRN scheduling.
- PRN opportunities within the company network.
- Employee appreciation events throughout the year.
- Supportive leadership team.
- Opportunity to work alongside an experienced, collaborative therapy department.
