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Speech Language Pathologist
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$88,411 / year median in Arizona
+5% projected growth
Job Description
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
- FULL TIME
- LAKE
PLEASANT POST ACUTE
- PEORIA, AZ Lake Pleasant Post Acute in Peoria, AZ, is seeking a Full Time Speech-Language Pathologist to join our in-house therapy team.
FULL TIME
: Flexible schedule with work-life balancePay:
$38- $50/hour based on experience Feel free to call or text Robert at (480) 708-0924 with any questions or to set up an interview. Key Responsibilities
- Conduct effective screening and evaluation of patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care, developing appropriate care plans adhering to regulatory and clinical standards.
- Deliver rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care, in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
- The role involves regular standing and walking throughout the facility and occasional lifting, transferring, and repositioning of patients and equipment. Physical demands vary throughout the day based on patient care needs.
- Administer various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan, including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, use of supportive and assistive devices, and wound care.
- Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding physical disorders.
- Generate comprehensive discharge summaries of services provided, ensuring compliance with regulatory and clinical requirements.
Qualifications :
- Speech-Language Pathologist license is required.
- Open to SLPs at all experience levels.