Speech Language Pathologist PRN

PACS Group•Charleston, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cooper River Post Acute is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to provide PRN services at its 176-bed skilled nursing facility in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The position evaluates and treats residents with speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders, with the goal of improving safe swallowing, independence, and quality of life. The therapist develops and updates individualized treatment plans, communicates with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team, and documents services in medical records in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements. The role also includes educating residents, families, and caregivers; conducting staff in-services and training; assisting with restorative aide training; participating in care and rehabilitation meetings as needed; maintaining a safe treatment environment; and contributing to quality improvement and rehabilitation program development. The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist may supervise clinical fellows and students when applicable. The facility describes its work environment as resident-focused and collaborative, with supportive therapy and nursing teams. The position requires frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and other physical movements, and the ability to lift and move residents or equipment. The usual noise level is low to moderate.

Requirements

Current state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist or Speech Therapist; the license must remain in good standing.
Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Meet applicable state continuing education requirements.
Proficiency with computer skills, including entering data in programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and other movements, and lifting or moving residents or equipment.
Effective talking and hearing, and the ability to perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental cues.
Ability to assist, support, and transport residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.

Nice To Haves

CCC-SLP certification is preferred; Clinical Fellows are encouraged to apply if applicable.
Skilled nursing or rehabilitation experience is a plus.
A master’s or doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology is preferred.
CPR certification, if required by licensure.
Additional certification as appropriate for the facility.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents to determine speech therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders.
Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to support residents’ functional independence and rehabilitation goals.
Assess and manage swallowing disorders to promote safe nutrition and hydration.
Assist the nursing department with training restorative aides.
Supervise Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellows and students in resident care and related activities, if applicable and in accordance with the state practice act.
Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families about progress, goals, and discharge planning.
Participate in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
Provide in-services and training programs for facility staff as needed.
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
Educate residents, families, and caregivers about treatment goals, home exercise and maintenance programs, safety techniques, and aspiration prevention.
Recommend and facilitate orders for durable medical equipment to support residents’ independence with swallowing and cognition.
Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development as assigned.
Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.