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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.
$88,640 / year median in Montana
-0% projected decline
Job Description
- Description
- The primary function of the Speech Language Pathologist is to plan, organize, develop and direct Speech Language Pathology Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be defined by the Rehabilitation Clinical Manager/director of Rehabilitation Services, to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued
- they're invaluable.
Required qualifications:
- education to qualify for Speech Pathology licensure
- Upon hire: Montana Speech Language Pathologist License. Or
- Upon hire: Montana Speech Language Pathologist Limited License
- Upon hire: National Provider BLS
- American Heart Association
- Preferred qualifications:
- 1 year Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in an acute care/rehabilitation setting, hospital, skilled nursing facility or other related medical field.
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