Speech Language Pathologist SLP

AdamsPlace • Aiken, SC

15h • Onsite

About The Position

NHC HomeCare Aiken is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join their team. The SLP will be responsible for supervising and participating in therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech and language disorders, hearing disorders, and oral myofunctional disorders. NHC fosters an environment of encouragement, challenge, innovation, improvement, teamwork, collaboration, honesty, and integrity. All employees are committed to the health of patients and the well-being of the communities served.

Requirements

• Must have a master’s degree from an approved curriculum in Speech Pathology, or its equivalent.
• Must have a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SP) from the American Speech and Hearing Association or be eligible for a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
• Must be licensed in the state or states in which he/she will work.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises the Communication Disorders Service Department.
• Provides evaluations and therapy as ordered by the referring physician and recommends an appropriate treatment program for the physician’s approval.
• Evaluates, plans, and carries out therapy programs, including the establishment of goals for patients as referred and approved by the physician, with periodic re-evaluations.
• Participates in the in-service training program for the HomeCare personnel.
• Consults with the HomeCare staff concerning communication problems of patients not receiving speech pathology services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level