Speech Therapist (SLP)

Chandler Creek Post Acute is a 133-bed facility in Greer, SC. We pride ourselves on our small-town feeling and our connection to the community and each other. We'd love for you to join our team of caring, compassionate staff members and be the reason people choose us for their loved ones.

We offer the following:

• $38-45/hr
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefit options
• PTO and 401K Match
• Employee appreciation events
• PRN opportunities within our network of sister facilities General Purpose The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts inservices and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis. Essential Duties
• Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Speech and Language Pathologist in the Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY/RFP Speech-Language Pathologist and student programs.
• Comply with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Bureau State Practice Act and the facility policy and procedures.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues. Supervisory Requirements Supervises CFY - Speech Clinical Fellows, if applicable, and assists nursing with training of Restorative Aides. Qualification Education and/or Experience A master's or doctoral degree in SLP and meet either of these requirements:
• Is licensed as an SLP by the state in which they provide services; OR
• In the case of a person who practices in a state that doesn't license SLPs, they must have: o Successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or be in t.

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