Speech-Language Pathologist - SLP - Long-Term Care/Skilled Nursing Facility

This Speech-Language Pathologist opportunity is perfect for SLPs to deliver the highest quality of care, with the support of a motivated team of caregivers. Located in Bainbridge, GA, you'll be ready to exceed levels of care on your time with a flexible schedule at this facility.

PAY:

$1,750/weekly gross

$50/hourly

35 hours/week

ABOUT CAREERSTAFF UNLIMITED:

CareerStaff Unlimited, LLC (“CareerStaff”) is a renowned industry leader in healthcare staffing, managed services, and workforce solutions. For over 30 years, we've connected our clients with talented healthcare professionals to deliver proven excellence in patient care. With a gold star in Joint Commission-certified healthcare services, we offer per diem, local, and travel career opportunities for allied, interim healthcare leadership, nursing, and pharmacy.

CAREERSTAFF BENEFITS FOR THE SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST:

1. Flexible Day, Night, or Weekend Schedule
2. Medical, Vision, Dental, and 401(k)
3. Guaranteed Weekly Direct Deposit
4. 24/7 Clinical Services Team & Unparalleled Support
5. Bonus Programs available!

MORE ABOUT THE SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST POSITION:

CareerStaff Unlimited partners with companies around the country to raise the bar in healthcare by setting new standards for quality care and personalized service. Responsibilities for this  Speech Language Pathologist opportunity include, but are not limited to:

1. Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities
2. Develop individualized care plans based on assessment findings, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to address residents' specific communication and swallowing needs
3. Provide speech and language therapy interventions to improve residents' communication skills, including articulation, fluency, voice, and language comprehension
4. Assess and manage residents with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia), implementing strategies and exercises to improve safety during eating and drinking
5. Address cognitive-communication deficits, including memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, to enhance residents' functional communication abilities
6. Collaborate with nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care for residents
7. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatment plans, interventions, and progress notes in compliance with facility and regulatory standards
8. Address communication challenges associated with dementia, providing interventions that support meaningful interactions for residents with cognitive impairments
9. Adhere to state and federal regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures related to speech-language pathology services

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST:

1. Successful completion of the National Certification Examination
2. Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
3. 1 year of verifiable, supervised professional experience within the last 3 years
4. Active SLP license in GA
5. BLS issued through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
6. Must be eligible to work in the United States

CareerStaff is proud to be a six-time Great Place to Work™ and Diversity for Social Impact™ certified source of healthcare careers. Our award-winning team of recruitment professionals connects clinicians with unique career opportunities nationwide that match your lifestyle. Premium pay, exclusive benefits, and unparalleled customer service make CareerStaff the top choice for over 6,500 healthcare professionals.

CareerStaff Unlimited is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA).

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