Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Choice Rehab • Altamonte Springs, FL

13d

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist assesses and treats people with dysphagia, cognitive disorders, and speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. The role may include selecting alternative communication systems and teaching their use, conducting research related to speech and language problems, selecting alternative diets, and teaching compensatory strategies to patients with swallowing difficulties.

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates relevant test results and patient information to diagnose disorders and plan treatment. The role develops and implements treatment plans, instructs clients in communication techniques, educates patients and families, develops speech exercise programs, and teaches clients to control or strengthen the muscles and mechanisms used for speech and breathing. The therapist also participates in and prepares reports for meetings about patient progress and supervises or collaborates with the therapy team.

Requirements

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license.
• Valid driver's license.
• Valid auto insurance.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• One year of rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Vital-Stim certification preferred.
• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with dysphagia, cognitive disorders, and speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.
• Administer and evaluate hearing, speech and language, and barium swallow test results, as well as medical or background information, to diagnose disorders and plan treatment.
• Develop or implement treatment plans for stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and pitch or voice problems, based on assessments and recommendations from physicians, psychologists, or social workers.
• Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patient progress, including IEP, in-service, or intervention assistance team meetings.
• Instruct clients in effective communication techniques, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
• Educate patients and family members about communication techniques and strategies for coping with or avoiding misunderstandings.
• Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
• Teach clients to control or strengthen their tongue, jaw, and facial muscles, or their breathing mechanisms.
• Supervise or collaborate with the therapy team.
• May select alternative communication systems and teach their use.
• May conduct research related to speech and language problems.
• May select alternative diets and teach compensatory strategies for patients with swallowing difficulties.

Benefits

• 401(k): Eligible after three months of service; the plan is immediately 100% vested. Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% the employee contributes each pay period.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed