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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Norman Regional 9 Rehab
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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.
$83,128 / year median in Oklahoma
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Full Job Description Overview:
#HireNRHS Compensation/Benefits $33.87-$55.31/hr depending on previous work experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.Responsibilities:
Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition and establishes a plan of care. Performs therapy programs utilizing standard speech therapy techniques as appropriate for the age and disability of the patient. Documents delivery of Speech Therapy services. Educates patients, family, caregivers and significant othersQualifications:
Education Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology. Experience Previous experience in hospital preferred; dysphagia experience preferred; Medicare documentation experience preferred.For Outpatient setting:
Experience with outpatients, dysphagia, Vital Stim certification and Medicare documentation preferred. Licensure/Certification Current Oklahoma license for Speech-Language Pathology or SLP license eligible with a temporary license, or eligible for a temporary license. Must have ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence or complete with in the first year under a licensed therapist as a CFY. Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance