Speech Language Pathologist

Position: Speech Language Pathologist - Geriatric

Salary Range: $39.50-$44 per hour

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday with weekend rotation

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to join our team and provide specialized care to our geriatric patients. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will work with elderly individuals who have communication and swallowing disorders, helping them to improve their quality of life and maintain their independence.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct comprehensive evaluations and assessments of patients' speech, language, and swallowing abilities

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

- Implement evidence-based therapy techniques to improve communication and swallowing function

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

- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care for patients

- Educate patients and their families on strategies for improving communication and swallowing function

- Stay up-to-date with advancements in the field of speech language pathology and apply new techniques to improve patient outcomes

Qualifications:

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

- Current state license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist

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

- Experience working with geriatric patients preferred

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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

- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and documentation requirements