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Granville Medical Center

Speech Therapist

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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.

$80,144 / year median in Mississippi

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

Position Summary:
Provide speech language pathology services to patients/clients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes; provide prevention and wellness services including screenings and health promotion. Integrate elements of patient/client management-examination,evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention - in a manner designed to maximize functional outcomes. Ability to push-pull, lift-carry, and transfer patients.
Qualifications:
Licensed in North Carolina to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist or the ability to obtain licensure as well as holding an active ASHA membership. Preferred experience in acute care, long-term care, and/or outpatient settings. Dysphagia and MBSS experience is a plus.