Speech Language Pathologist
Cheraw, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Cheraw, South Carolina
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Evaluate and provide evidence-based treatment for a variety of speech and language disorders including expressive and receptive language disorders, cognitive disorders, speech disorders, dysphagia, fluency, voice, and social communication.
• Develop individualized plans of care with realistic, measurable short- and long-term goals tailored to patient learning styles and therapeutic needs, incorporating patient and family input and considering psycho-social, cultural, and spiritual factors.
• Adjust schedules to accommodate changes in caseload and supervise specific treatment teams.
• Maintain patient records according to hospital policy, including evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, treatment notes, charges, and discharge summaries within departmental timeframes.
• Contribute to departmental performance through professional development activities such as competency training, clinical instruction, in-service coordination, mentoring, program leadership, meeting attendance, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth by setting goals and participating in educational offerings to independently achieve and maintain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) required by South Carolina licensing board.
• Adhere to the American Speech Language and Hearing Association Code of Ethics and Preferred Practice Patterns, South Carolina State LLR guidelines, and hospital/departmental policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, medical personnel, and interdisciplinary team members regarding treatment, patient progress, complications, recommendations, and order clarifications.
• Use appropriate health and safety equipment to protect patients and staff and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Credentials & Compliance

• Valid state license/certification for Speech Language Pathologist (Primary source verification required).
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) required.
• Proof of immunizations or titers for MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella (no declinations accepted).
• COVID-19 vaccination card (fully vaccinated) preferred but optional.
• Fit test (if applicable) within one year of start date.
• Influenza vaccine required during September-April (medical/religious exemptions considered case-by-case).
• Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes; annual negative PPD or TB questionnaire as applicable.
• Negative chest X-ray if positive PPD (within 90 days of start).
• Valid driver's license or state ID.
• Social Security card.
• Criminal background check covering last 7 years including multiple federal and state databases, completed within 60 days of start and updated annually.
• Employment verification for the past 5 years.
• 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (rapid drug screen not accepted).
• Completion of clinical skills checklist prior to start and updated annually.
• Submission of resume/profile required prior to submission.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard professional competency expected for licensed SLPs.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Additional Notes

• This is a long-term assignment with a duration of approximately 13 weeks.
• Emphasis on professional development and adherence to ethical and clinical standards.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills are essential.