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Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Make Communication and Connection Possible
At Senior Care of Aiken, Speech Therapy is about more than speech. It is about helping residents communicate, think, connect, and safely enjoy daily life.
We are seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our in-house therapy team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents.
The Impact You’ll Make
As an SLP, you will help residents:
- Improve speech, language, cognition, and functional communication
- Address memory, attention, sequencing, and safety awareness
- Evaluate and treat swallowing difficulties and dysphagia
- Develop strategies that support safer eating and drinking
- Communicate wants, needs, and concerns more effectively
- Stay connected with family, caregivers, and the world around them
You will complete evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, provide skilled interventions, educate residents and caregivers, and collaborate with nursing, dietary, PT, OT, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
What We’re Looking For
- Current, unrestricted Speech-Language Pathologist license in South Carolina
- Current CPR certification
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment-planning skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A compassionate, resident-centered approach
Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, dysphagia, cognitive-communication, or geriatrics is preferred.
Why Senior Care of Aiken?
You’ll enjoy:
- Competitive compensation
- Opportunities for professional growth
- A collaborative in-house therapy team
- Supportive therapy and facility leadership
- A culture that values clinical judgment and resident advocacy
Do Work That Truly Matters
Helping someone communicate a need, remember an important step, reconnect with family, or safely enjoy a meal can completely change their day.
If that is the kind of impact you want to make as an SLP, we would love to meet you.
Apply today and join the in-house therapy team at Senior Care of Aiken.
Pay: $48.00 - $55.00 per hour
Experience:
- Patient interaction: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Speech-Language Pathology License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Aiken, SC 29803 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $48 - $55