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.
Job Summary We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders across diverse populations. Your expertise will help improve patients' quality of life by developing personalized therapy plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and engaging families and caregivers in the therapy process. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovative therapy techniques, including telehealth services, in both pediatric and adult populations. Responsibilities Conducts assessments/evaluations (e.g., candidacy for augmentative device application within functional contexts of actions; development of skill profile; assessment of speech development relative to substitutions, omissions, deletions & additions of phonemes within connected conversational speech utterances; functional assessment of low, mid & high level cognitive linguistic function within typical contexts of application; assessment of oral & apparent pharyngeal phase function with respect to dysphagia management) of individuals to determine their level of receptive/expressive speech & language skills, swallowing skills, & social/pragmatic skills, develops, modifies & implements individual & group therapy/treatment programs to enhance individuals' communication, address swallowing deficiencies & prevent asphyxiation (e.g., recommends changes in texture of foods & consistency of liquids served during meals & snacks; recommends medical referrals; confers with medical staff regarding medications to improve swallowing; participates in/suggests participation in barium swallowing studies & follow-up) based on results from assessments/evaluations. Designs & personally delivers speech, language & dysphagia management services, which may include hearing screenings, for individuals &/or groups (e.g., training & support for individuals using hearing aids; beginning reading; word recognition; survival signs; articulation training; use of appropriate functional, social communication skills needed during shopping, restaurant dining or other outings; use of sign language; beginning letter writing; demonstrates language techniques; how to use augmentative communication devices). #NIT010
Pay:
$45.00 - $50.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
