Speech Language Pathologist / SLP

Friendship is looking for a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist to join our Friendship Health & Rehab North team, located in Roanoke, VA. The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for preventing, assessing, diagnosing and treating speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in residents.
Roles & Responsibilities:

Complete screenings and patient evaluations according to departmental policies and procedures
Establish, implement and execute goal-oriented treatment plans and programs in coordination with other departments
Evaluate treatment plan progressions to identify any deficiencies and make adjustments as may be necessary
Provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder or progressive neurological disorders
Work with people who don’t’ have speech, language, or swallowing disorders, but want to learn to communicate more effectively

Qualifications:

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) required
Experience in a long-term care/rehabilitation facility preferred
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for Full Time Positions:

401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)