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Speech Language Pathologist - SLP
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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 - SLP Choice Health at Home - 3.6 Sun City, AZ Job Details PRN 1 day ago Qualifications CPR Certification BLS Certification Driver's License Speech-Language Pathology License Full Job Description Position Summary 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, in-service 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. Requirements Valid Speech Language Pathologist License 1 year of rehab experience preferred CPR certification Valid Driver's License Valid Auto Insurance Long Term Care experience preferred Vital-Stim 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..