Speech Therapist

Job Type: Per Diem
Job Shift: Day

Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of speech language pathology. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation. Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency, as applicable. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

• Responds to physician orders for speech therapy. 
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients. Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment, and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations. 
• Develops, improves, and restores cognitive skills, language comprehension, and language expression skills through comprehensive assessment and testing. 
• Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Education:

Required: Master's degree in speech-language pathology/communication sciences and disorders

Experience:

Preferred: Competency in performing modified barium swallow exams

Certifications:

Required: State licensure and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA. AHA BLS.

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