Speech Language Pathologist - SLP

About the role

We believe in setting our employees up for success. That’s why we believe in providing an orientation personalized to your work environment. Even when your orientation period ends, you can rest assured that the Synchrony team will always have your back. This position is located at Kingston Residence of Hickory, a dynamic and innovative Senior Living Community in Hickory, NC.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to identify speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders through clinical assessments, standardized tests, and patient interviews.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans based on assessment findings, setting measurable goals to address patients' specific needs.
• Provide therapy to improve patients’ communication skills, including articulation, language comprehension, voice modulation, and fluency, as well as swallowing and feeding abilities.
• Educate patients and their families about the nature of disorders, therapy techniques, and strategies to support progress and enhance communication and swallowing in daily life.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient evaluations, progress notes, and treatment plans in compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• 0-1 years of experience.
• Current, valid state SLP licensure.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA preferred or required.
• Current valid CPR certification preferred.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Health, dental, and vision benefits after first month
• Student loan repayment
• Competitive 401(k) match
• More benefits (as described)

Pay

Hourly rate: $40‑46/hr

Schedule

Monday – Friday, no holidays or weekends.