Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist - Athens, GA (#SL8311086)

Location: Athens, GA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hourly Rate: $40 - $48 per hour

About Impact Recruiting Solutions:
Impact Recruiting Solutions is a dedicated recruitment partner connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities. We collaborate with hospitals, clinics, and multi-specialty facilities to match skilled individuals with roles that align with their expertise and career aspirations.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Athens, GA. This role focuses on delivering high-quality care to geriatric patients, addressing speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders in a collaborative clinical environment.

Why Join Us?

Competitive Compensation:
⁃ Earn $40 - $48 per hour based on experience.
Work Schedule:
⁃ Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (structured hours with no weekend rotation).
Professional Growth:
⁃ Opportunities for mentorship and leadership development in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Impactful Work:
⁃ Improve patient outcomes in a mission-driven skilled nursing facility.

Qualifications:
⁃ Education: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
⁃ Licensure: Active Georgia State SLP license; Must have a valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients' residence.
⁃ ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or eligibility as a Clinical Fellow.
⁃ Experience: Prior experience in skilled nursing facilities or with geriatric populations preferred.
⁃ Technical Skills: Expertise in dysphagia management, cognitive-communication therapy, and patient assessments.
⁃ Soft Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork abilities; compassionate patient-centered approach.

Key Responsibilities:
⁃ Conduct evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
⁃ Provide therapy in a skilled nursing facility setting, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (nurses, OT/PT, physicians).
⁃ Supervise Clinical Fellows (CFYs) and support staff per state guidelines.
⁃ Maintain accurate documentation and comply with facility and regulatory standards (HIPAA, Medicare).
⁃ Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic strategies and safe swallowing techniques.

Impact Recruiting Solutions: Driving Careers, Transforming Healthcare.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 40.00 48.00 Per Hour

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Monday to Friday,

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