Speech Language Pathologist

Position: Speech Language Pathologist

Salary Range: $41.54-$45.65 per hour

Schedule: 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday (no weekend rotation)

Travel Required: Yes, between two sites approximately 12 miles apart

Facilities: The Oaks (60 beds) and Miona (88 beds)

 As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will play a vital role in helping our patients improve their communication and swallowing abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine patients' speech, language, and swallowing abilities

- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients' needs and goals

- Implement evidence-based therapy techniques to improve patients' speech, language, and swallowing skills

- Monitor and document patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed

- Educate patients and their families on techniques to improve communication and swallowing abilities

- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients

- Stay up-to-date with advancements in the field of speech language pathology and incorporate new techniques into practice

Qualifications:

- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

- Current state license or eligibility for state licensure

- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred

- Experience working with adult and geriatric populations preferred

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

- Willingness to travel between two facilities approximately 12 miles apart