Speech Therapist, Part-Time

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Part-time Speech Therapist providing communication and swallowing rehabilitation for residents at a skilled nursing and post-acute healthcare facility. Developing treatment plans, documenting care, and collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams.

Posted 8/10/2026part-timeMcCormick • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40 - $50 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and treating speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders while developing individualized treatment plans. Proficient in maintaining compliance with documentation and safety protocols, and effectively communicating with interdisciplinary teams and residents.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Speech-Language PathologyCurrent Speech-Language Pathologist LicenseCertificate Of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)Proficient In Net Health And PointClickCareExperience In Skilled Nursing Or Rehabilitation Settings

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Hard Skills

Speech Therapy EvaluationIndividualized Treatment PlansDocumentation ComplianceInfection Control ProtocolsDurable Medical Equipment RecommendationsCognitive Communication TreatmentSwallowing Disorder TreatmentFunctional Limitations AssessmentRehabilitation Program DevelopmentHome Exercise Program Education

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationTraining And In-Service PresentationProblem SolvingResident Interaction

Certifications & Qualifications

Speech-Language Pathologist LicenseCPR CertificationCertificate Of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

Industry Keywords

Skilled NursingRehabilitationResident Care ConferencesUtilization ReviewQuality AssurancePerformance ImprovementIn-Service TrainingRestorative Aides TrainingSafety TechniquesAspiration Prevention Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Provide skilled speech therapy services and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders
Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellows and students, if applicable
Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning
Participate in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed
Provide in-services and training programs for facility staff
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
Maintain a safe treatment environment through 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 ordering necessary durable medical equipment
Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology stated in the qualifications section
Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Current Speech-Language Pathologist license meeting state requirements
Licensed as a Speech Therapist in the state and maintain the license in good standing
Must meet continuing education requirements per state practices
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
Experience in skilled nursing or rehabilitation settings preferred, but not required
Proficient in computer skills, including Net Health and PointClickCare
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions
CPR certification, if required by licensure
Ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally
Ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds
Effective talking and hearing abilities for resident, family, and healthcare-team interaction
Ability to perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental information
Ability to assist, support, and transport residents using safe resident-handling practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay - $40-50/hr
Continuing Education Opportunities
Supportive Team Environment
Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
Employee Recognition Programs