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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.
$82,140 / year median in Florida
+12% projected growth
Job Description
What Sets Us Apart:
- Therapist Owned/Operated
- We understand your challenges firsthand.
- Ethically Centered
- Our clients and therapists are our top priority.
- Work Life Balance
- Choose your caseload size based on your lifestyle needs.
- Create Your Own Schedule
- Choose patients and treatment times. Responsibilities The licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) will evaluate, organize, and conduct medically prescribed speech therapy to pediatric patients in a home health setting. The SLP will direct the patient and their caregiver in selected tasks to reinforce and enhance performance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide clinical treatment to patients including screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, and family/caregiver training.
- Perform evaluations with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation, and auditory skills.
- Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
- Maintain appropriate communication with the pediatric patient and family regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
- Refer patients and family members to appropriate services including other professionals, agencies, and resources as appropriate.
- Consult with physician on patient progress and maintains appropriate records.
- Responsible for the maintenance of supplies and equipment.
- Attend internal and external public education functions which may include periodic in-service
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Attend Continuing Education activities and expand scope of service.
- Maintain adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
- Collaborate with others through knowledge and skills sharing.
- Participate in the mentoring of students and new hires.
- Actively participate in professional organizations and activities.
- Demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in performing all job responsibilities.
- Will serve as the backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
- Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.