NHC HomeCare Athens is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team! The Speech-Language Pathologist supervises and participates in the application of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech and language disorders, hearing disorders, and oral myofunctional disorders.
Qualifications:
- 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 provide speech therapy services.
SLP Position Highlights:
- Develops a speech therapy plan of care in collaboration with the patient and their representatives, the physician/allowed practitioner, the Clinical manager or designated RN, and other involved care team members.
- Performs functional evaluation and periodic re-evaluations, and provides goal-oriented care and services as ordered in the established plan of care.
- Plans, delivers and evaluates speech therapy services per the established plan of care, with periodic re-evaluations.
- Participates in the orientation and ongoing education program for HomeCare personnel.
- Consults with the HomeCare staff concerning communication problems of patients not receiving speech pathology services.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-athens/
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