Speech Therapist SNF Covington

PruittHealth•Covington, GA

About The Position

PruittHealth is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) / Speech Therapist to provide therapy services focused on improving patients’ communication, cognition, swallowing function, and quality of life. The role is located at 4148 Carroll Street SW, Covington, Georgia, and is available full time, part time, or PRN. Compensation is up to $130,000 annually, based on experience, schedule, and location. The posting also advertises a stay-and-earn sign-on bonus of up to $8,000. PruittHealth is a provider of post-acute care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and therapy services. The organization describes its environment as supportive and collaborative, with a focus on clinical excellence, patient outcomes, and career growth. Benefits and opportunities mentioned include an advanced pay option, annual merit increases, medical, dental, and vision plans, paid orientation and training, and an employee referral bonus program.

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 have 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 patient 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.