Speech Therapist Part Time

PACS Group•Greenwood, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

McCormick Post Acute is seeking a caring, motivated, and energetic Speech Therapist (SLP) to join their skilled nursing and rehabilitation team for a part-time position. The role involves helping residents regain communication skills, improve swallowing function, and enhance their overall quality of life. The position is located in McCormick, South Carolina, on the SC & GA border.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Current Speech-Language Pathologist License (State Requirements)
Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Licensed as a Speech Therapist in the state.
Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board.
CPR certification, if required by licensure.
Ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment.
Ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment.
Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team.
Ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care.
Assisting, supporting, and transporting residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
Experience in skilled nursing or rehabilitation settings preferred, but not required
Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Speech-Language Pathology
Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents with speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on resident needs and goals.
Provide skilled speech therapy services in accordance with physician orders and established care plans.
Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy goals and treatment techniques.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Complete timely and accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Participate in care plan meetings and discharge planning as needed.
Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and facility guidelines.
Conduct in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellows (CFY) or students in resident care and resident-related activities, following state practice act.
Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in swallows and cognition.
Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.