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.
Speech Therapist/ Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
RATE:
$60- $65 PER
HOUR BENEFITS
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance 401K Holiday Pay Paid Time Off Overtime Available Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem
POSITION SUMMARY
The Speech/Language Pathologist organizes and conducts speech/language programs for the facility to facilitate rehabilitation. He/she directs resident participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. Also, the Pathologist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for communication and swallowing, to diminish or correct pathology. He/she directs activities to promote and maintain health.
RESPONSIBLITIES/ACCOUNTABLITIES
1 Evaluates residents, develops appropriate treatment goals and methods, implements the speech therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services; this includes application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, communication, speech oral motor skills, dysphagia, perceptual abilities, orientation, psychosocial, and functioning; 2 Coordinates the acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instructs residents in their use; 3 Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest; 4 Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident; 5 Instructs resident in the skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates resident progress, attitudes, and behavior, as related to rehabilitative potential; 6 Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident; 7 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other related meetings; 8 Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in speech therapy techniques and objectives; 9 Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards; 10 Maintains, cleans, identifies, and reports need for repair of equipment, as necessary; 11 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1 Graduate of accredited Master's Level Speech Language curriculum certified by the American Speech/Language/ Hearing Association. 2 Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state. 3 Eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association.
JOB SKILLS
1 Good organizational and time management skills. 2 Good verbal and written communication skills.
PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES
1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees. 2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.
