Speech Therapist SNF Athens

PruittHealth•Athens, GA

5h•$130,000•Onsite

About The Position

PruittHealth is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) / Speech Therapist to help patients improve communication, cognition, swallowing function, and overall quality of life. The role is based at a skilled nursing facility at 165 Winston Drive in Athens, Georgia. Compensation is up to $130,000 annually, based on experience, schedule, and location. The posting offers full-time, PRN, and part-time schedules and advertises a stay-and-earn sign-on bonus of up to $8,000. PruittHealth describes itself as a provider of post-acute care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and therapy services. The position includes comprehensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative culture focused on clinical excellence.

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 possess 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 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.