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Speech Therapist, Center City Skilled Nursing Center (Call-In)
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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.
$84,684 / year median in Pennsylvania
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Speech Therapist, Center City Skilled Nursing Center (Call-In) Show Map
Location
80 East Northampton Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18702, United States
Job Category
Speech Therapist
Employee Type
6-Call In
Contact information
Name
Theresa Snyder
Phone
570-348-1455
tsnyde@allied-services.org
Description Under the direction of the Rehab Director, the Speech Therapist II is responsible for implementation of Speech Therapy programs. The Speech Therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit - adult through geriatric. The Speech Therapist must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs; and to provide the care needed as described in the Speech Therapy Department's policies and procedures.
Type of supervision exercised:
None.
Jobs reporting to this position:
None.
EDUCATION
Completion of a Master's degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited program required. Additional Information
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Days