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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.