Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist at Crisp Elite in Cordele

Overview:
Position:
Crisp Elite Outpatient
Location:
Cordele, Georgia
Experience:
Experienced Speech Language Pathologist with 1 year outpatient experience preferred. Open to new graduates as well
Employment Type:
Full-Time/ Part Time/ PRN
Innovative Therapy Concepts (ITC) is a physical therapist-owned and operated therapy management organization founded by Joe Sapp, PT, in 2006. We are currently seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our growing team and provide high-quality care across two locations in the Cordele community.

We are looking for a clinician who is passionate about helping patients improve their communication, cognition, swallowing, and overall quality of life.

Outpatient experience is preferred, and we welcome therapists who enjoy working with a variety of patient populations.

Crisp Regional – Cordele

This position will focus on outpatient speech therapy, serving both pediatric and adult patients. This is an excellent opportunity for an SLP who enjoys working with a diverse patient population and providing individualized treatment across the lifespan.

What You’ll Do:

As an SLP with ITC, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other speech-language pathologists. You will encounter a wide range of diagnoses and have the opportunity to evaluate and treat patients with:

• Speech and language impairments
• Cognitive-communication disorders
• Swallowing and dysphagia
• Airway disorders
• Clinical voice and resonance disorders
• Communication impairments across a variety of diagnoses and age groups

Responsibilities may include evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, administering speech and language therapy programs, monitoring progress, and collaborating with other members of the healthcare team.

Experience or competency with instrumental swallowing assessments, including Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS) and/or Fiber optic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary plus weekly productivity bonus
• Excellent benefits package, including 401k with company match - Vested from day one
• $1,000 continuing education allotment
• Reimbursement for licensure and membership dues
• Wellness Program where we reimburse up to $30 a month towards gym membership as well as participation in active community events (5 K’s/Fun Runs/Mud Runs/Triathlons/etc.)
• Clinical Mentorship targeting the development of your clinical skillset
• Career Development through the ITC Elevate Program focused on both personal and professional growth. We seek to promote from within ITC!
• Referral Program issuing up to $8,000 for the referral of another team member
• Team-focused approach as there is interdisciplinary collaboration as well as active communication with many healthcare providers

We Are Seeking:

• Speech Language Pathologist with a strong drive to learn and grow - enhance your clinical skills while working with an experienced team
• Candidate with a strong emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency
• Graduate from a ASHA accredited Speech/Language pathology Program with Master’s Degree.
• Must be certified (CCC) by the American Speech/Language and Hearing Association, or meets the educational requirements for certificate and in the process of accumulating the supervised experience for certification within completion in one year.
• Responsible individual with a solid work ethic
• Excellent communication and people skills

Responsibilities:

• Appropriately assesses and examines patients with varying diagnoses according to SLP scope of practice.
• Treats patient within the SLP scope of practice.
• Teaches patients how to use and care for orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assistive apparati.
• Provides education to patients, caregivers and associates regarding SLP interventions, safety, community resources and outcomes.
• Recommends appropriate adaptive equipment for ambulation and functional mobility.
• Coordinates and leads groups.
• Attends and participates in care planning meetings as assigned.
• Communicates and collaborates with all customers and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintains gym area and equipment.
• Contributes to profits and revenues including marketing and productivity.
• Participates in budget development and cost saving efforts.
• Serves on performance improvement teams.
• Participates in community services.
• Provides care and documentation in accordance with regulatory, legal, and reimbursement guidelines.
• Accepts…