Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Award Care at Harts Harbor in Jacksonville, FL has an amazing opportunity for a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join their In-House Therapy Team. At Award Care, we're building something special — and we're looking for talented, compassionate professionals to help us do it. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture where your work truly matters. Whether you're an experienced healthcare professional or just beginning your career in senior care, we provide the mentorship, resources, and growth opportunities to help you reach your potential. Come make a difference with us.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluate Residents conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition of Swallowing Education for Residents and Caregivers Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client's independence and functioning Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders Provide training and education to client, family, caregivers and other professionals as a subject matter expert Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice Communicate changes in resident's condition Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation Respond to family requests and concerns timely Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements

Career Advantages:

In-house opportunity Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care Clinical expertise & training available Electronic documentation system Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff Flexible Schedule Benefits Medical Benefits Dental Vision PTO The rehab team is strategically designed with growth, opportunity, and career enrichment in mind! We believe our commitment to compassionate care, innovative solutions, patient focused programs and a reward-for-results culture will enrich the lives of patients and employees alike. Don't wait to start making a difference - the change begins today. Apply today All inquiries will be held confidential

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Pay:

$42.00 - $50.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person