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Afternoon Speech Therapist (Flexible Schedule)
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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.
$82,140 / year median in Florida
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Provide therapy in the clinic environment.
Document treatment sessions in our online EMR system.
Conduct re-evaluations and summarize information into a report.
Design/implement a plan of care appropriate to issues identified, required frequency of treatments, and involves the patient/family.
Educate and counsel families regarding treatment plans and progress.
Provide information regarding the appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support resources to the patients family.
Plan and assist with patient discharge from therapy services.