Speech Therapist (SLP)

Patewood Post Acute is a 120-bed, beautiful skilled nursing and rehab facility in the heart of the Greenville Metro.

But we're more than just a pretty face.

We're creating a reputation of substance by offering just that to our staff! We love to celebrate your hard work by offering the following benefits to our full-time staff:



* Competitive pay based on experience


* Medical, dental and vision benefit packages


* PTO


* 401K match


* PRN opportunities within our network


* Employee appreciation events throughout the year


* Advancement opportunities for candidates interested in full-time or a pathway to Director of Rehab

Successful candidates will have the following:


* A degree in associated field of practice


* A license to practice in South Carolina


* Advanced degree is preferred


* Experience in a long-term care setting is helpful


* Ability to use or quickly learn Point Click Care and Casambra

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 in-services 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 applica...