Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

About This Role

The Speech Language Pathologist will diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across all age groups. They will conduct thorough evaluations, design treatment plans, and utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques to enhance communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories to determine therapy needs.
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, re-evaluations, and develop treatment and discharge plans based on clinical assessments and diagnostic tools.
• Administer prescribed speech language pathology treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
• Design rehabilitative programs addressing verbal and written language, voice articulation, fluency, communication interaction, swallowing, auditory and visual processing, as well as memory and cognition.
• Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic procedures for continuation at home.
• Adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary, collaborating with healthcare team members and participating in patient care conferences.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of current practice

Qualifications

• years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Nice to Have

• Certificate of Clinical Competence Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred at hire, required within one year
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH
• General computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families
• Ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals
• Critical thinking skills

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications