Pathologists Assistant Jobs in Augusta, GA (NOW HIRING)

🏡 McCormick Post Acute is located right on the SC & GA border in McCormick, South Carolina, just a short drive from Evans, GA, Greenwood, SC, and Abbeville, SC. We're a family-oriented community built on relationships, service, teamwork, and excellence 🤝

🎤🗣 Speech Therapist (SLP) - Make a Difference Every Day! 🗣🎤

Are you a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) looking for a rewarding career where you can truly impact lives? We are seeking a caring, motivated, and energetic Speech Therapist to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team for a part time positon!

At our facility, you'll have the opportunity to help residents regain communication skills, improve swallowing function, and enhance their overall quality of life-all while working alongside a supportive and dedicated team.

Competitive Pay- $60-70/hr
Continuing Education Opportunities
Supportive Team Environment
Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
Employee Recognition Programs

🔹 Evaluate residents with speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders
🔹 Develop individualized treatment plans based on resident needs and goals
🔹 Provide skilled speech therapy services in accordance with physician orders and established care plans
🔹 Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy goals and treatment techniques
🔹 Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
🔹 Complete timely and accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements
🔹 Participate in care plan meetings and discharge planning as needed
🔹 Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and facility guidelines

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Current Speech-Language Pathologist License (State Requirements)
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
Experience in skilled nursing or rehabilitation settings preferred, but not required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Passion for helping others achieve their highest level of independence

Our residents are more than patients-they're family. We are committed to creating a positive, compassionate environment where both our residents and employees can thrive. If you're looking for a place where your expertise is valued and your work makes a meaningful difference, we'd love to meet you!

📢 Apply today and help our residents find their voice, improve their independence, and live their best lives! 🎉🏆

General Purpose

The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

Essential Duties

• Evaluate residents to determine speech therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellows (CFY) or students in resident care and resident-related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and aspiration prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in swallows and cognition.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

Supervises CFY - Speech Clinical Fellows and students, if applicable.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Speech-Language Pathology. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.