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Welcome to Smith County Health and Rehabilitation!

Be part of a workplace where compassion, teamwork, and uplifting energy come together! Through our dedicated in-house therapy program, Speech-Language Pathologists have the opportunity to create meaningful, individualized treatment plans that support communication, cognition, and swallowing safety.

Our friendly and collaborative environment allows you to work closely with residents and team members, ensuring consistent progress and strong outcomes. With supportive leadership and a warm, resident-focused culture, this is a perfect place for an SLP who values professionalism, positivity, and making a real impact.

If you’re excited to bring your expertise to a happy and engaging therapy department, we would be delighted to have you join us.

Job Summary
Provide speech-language pathology services for patients while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of speech-language pathology and within

organizational guidelines. Provide quality patient care, including screening and evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge planning, supervision of assistants and rehab techs, and case management responsibilities. Maintain professional conduct that represents commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients and facilities. Adhere to all applicable state and federal regulations governing speech-language pathology practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Optimize patient communication and swallowing function by providing, directing, and/or overseeing speech-language pathology services, including screening, evaluation, and treatment.

• Comply with state and federal guidelines related to accurate and timely documentation and billing.

• Provides regular updates and information to the Director of Rehabilitation regarding departmental activities and operations.

• Establish and maintain effective, patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team members, and facility staff.

• Refer patients for treatment to Speech Language Pathology Assistants where applicable and provide clinical supervision.

• Participate in utilization review, care conferences, case management, administrative meetings, and interdisciplinary team activities.

• Develop and enhance speech-language pathology programs and services to support quality outcomes.

• Ensure compliance with environmental safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and patient rights policies.

• Enhance clinical expertise through continuing education and professional development.

• Maintain valid state licensure and ASHA certification where applicable.

• Understand and apply relevant payment models and treatment guidelines.

• Maintain confidentiality of the facility and patient information.

• Conduct oneself in an ethical, legal, and professional manner at all times.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• May supervise Speech Language Pathology Assistants, rehab techs, and/or students in accordance with state practice act guidelines and policies.

Requirements

• Effective clinical problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to build effective relationships with a diverse population.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment.

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, reach, lift, and sustain activity throughout the workday.

• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds using appropriate biomechanical techniques.

• Ability to perform duties in a healthcare environment with moderate noise levels.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

  Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.

• Valid state Speech Language Pathologist license.

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), where applicable.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic internet navigation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.