Job Details
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders. The Speech-Language Pathologist will develop individualized treatment plans, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to improve communication, swallowing function, and overall quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and rehabilitation goals.
- Provide therapy for speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing impairments.
- Conduct bedside and clinical swallowing evaluations and recommend appropriate dietary modifications.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, swallowing techniques, and home exercise programs.
- Maintain accurate evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Participate in discharge planning and ensure continuity of care.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, HIPAA regulations, patient safety standards, and facility policies.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Active Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license in the state of practice.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred or required based on facility requirements.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Minimum 1 year of recent Speech-Language Pathology experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Excellent communication, critical-thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.
Pay Rate
$58.94 - $63.82/hour
About us :
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