Speech Language Pathologist- Vehicle provided
Speech Language Pathologist- Vehicle provided
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Job Description
SKILLED NURSING FACILITY & Acute Care Facility (Travel between facilities required
Position Summary
Travel between multiple facilities required. Vehicle provided
The Speech Therapist will assess and treat persons with dysphagia cognitive disorders speech language voice and fluency disorders etc. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems. May select alternative diets may teach compensatory strategies for patients with swallowing difficulty.
As a Speech Language Pathologist you will:
Administer and evaluate hearing or speech and language test results barium swallow results or medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech language fluency voice or swallowing disorders.
Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering delayed language swallowing disorders or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians psychologists or social workers.
Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patients progress such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings inservice meetings or intervention assistance team meetings.
Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language lip reading or voice improvement.
Educate patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue jaw face muscles or breathing mechanisms.
Supervise or collaborate with the therapy team.
Qualifications :
Valid Speech Language Pathologist License
1 year of rehab experience preferred
CPR certification
Valid Drivers License
Valid Auto Insurance
Long Term Care experience preferred
VitalStim certification preferred
HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred
Physical Demands
Must be able to stand walk sit climb crawl squat or kneel for extended periods.
Must be able to lift carry pull or push up to 100 lbs..
Additional Information :
Benefits and Perks
Medical Dental Vision Insurance
401k with matching
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
