Job Title
Speech Language Pathologist
Location
Darlington, South Carolina
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time (35-Hour Weekly Guarantee)
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing facility setting
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and clinical goals
- Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as clinically appropriate
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
- Educate patients and their families on therapeutic techniques and home exercise programs
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Current and valid Speech-Language Pathologist licensure in the state of South Carolina
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA or eligibility
- Experience working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior travel or contract therapy experience
- Familiarity with MDS documentation and PDPM reimbursement models
- Experience with dysphagia assessment and treatment including modified barium swallow studies
Why Join Us
- Guaranteed 35-hour work week providing consistent and reliable income throughout the contract
- 13-week contract offering a defined commitment with the opportunity to make a meaningful clinical impact in a skilled nursing environment