Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) / Full-Time
Company : Select Medical
Location : Augusta, GA, 30904
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Overview
Position: Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Augusta, GA
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through FridayCompensation: $31.00 to $50.00 per hour
Select Specialty Hospital - Augusta is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Speech Pathologists (SLP) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
We support your career growth and personal well-being.
- Start Strong: Extensive and thorough Speech Pathologist orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities.
- Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
- Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive insurance coverage, health, dental, vision, life insurance. Generous PTO and 401(K) with company match.
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.
Responsibilities
- As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will take initiative, responsibility, and action every day; you understand physical, mental, psychological and social needs of your patients.
- You have an understanding of communication skills, evaluation, and treatment and a desire to work in collaboration with associates to provide quality interdisciplinary patient programming.
- You will provide a comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and/or swallowing function and provide goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential.
- Participates with fellow staff in monitoring the quality of services provided by the Rehab Therapy Department.
- Participates in peer review for staff performance and appraisals.
- Assists in the development of the SLP role in programs and services, as well as revising the departmental policies and procedures.
- Assists in maintaining an adequate stock of supplies.
- Exhibits willingness to share professional knowledge and experience. Alerts the Manager to educational needs
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
- Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
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Frequently asked questions
Augusta's healthcare sector shows a steady demand for speech language pathologists, fueled by local hospitals like Select Medical. While competition exists, specialized skills in post-ICU recovery therapy can distinguish candidates in this region’s job market.
Employers in Augusta often prefer candidates holding the ASHA CCC-SLP certification alongside valid state licensure. These credentials enhance trust in clinical competence, especially when treating complex inpatient cases in specialty hospitals.
Daily tasks focus on evaluating communication and swallowing functions, crafting individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This hands-on role demands both clinical expertise and compassionate patient interactions.
Strong assessment capabilities, effective interdisciplinary collaboration, and up-to-date knowledge of communication disorders are vital. Additionally, adaptability and continuous learning through programs like clinical ladders enhance career progression.
Opportunities like tuition reimbursement and structured clinical ladder programs encourage skill development. These support pathways aid speech pathologists in expanding their expertise and potentially moving into specialized or leadership roles.
Select Medical emphasizes collaborative care, involving speech language pathologists in interdisciplinary patient programming and peer reviews. This integration fosters shared knowledge and ensures comprehensive rehabilitation services.
Select Medical’s focus on critical illness recovery and post-ICU rehabilitation creates a specialized environment requiring tailored communication and swallowing therapies, supported by extensive orientation and continuous education.
The $31.00 to $50.00 hourly rate offered aligns competitively with Augusta's market for hospital-based speech language pathologists, reflecting the role’s specialized demands and the benefits package included.
Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, generous PTO, 401(k) with matching, plus student debt assistance and tuition reimbursement, all designed to support personal well-being and professional growth.
The environment prioritizes compassionate patient care, teamwork, and ongoing education. Employees are encouraged to share expertise and participate actively in clinical improvements, fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace.