Speech Language Pathologist - Permanent

Central Business Solutions • Gallup, NM

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About The Position

This role involves implementing and coordinating treatment plans as directed by a supervising Physical Therapist. The position requires maintaining and updating clinic logs for proper record-keeping and regulatory compliance. A key responsibility is managing the ordering and inventory of physical therapy supplies to ensure timely availability. The Speech Language Pathologist will treat patients with a variety of orthopedic conditions, including cervical pain, lumbago, sprains/strains, and postoperative conditions such as arthroscopy, total joint replacement, and fractures. Additionally, the role includes providing care for patients with neurological and vestibular disorders under the direction of the evaluating clinician. Therapeutic interventions will involve applying manual techniques and soft tissue mobilization, and progressing exercise regimens based on individual patient needs and responses. The position also requires ensuring compliance with Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) and Workers' Compensation regulations, including proper documentation and procedures. Collaboration with other healthcare professionals is essential for a holistic approach to patient care.

Requirements

• Experience treating patients with various orthopedic conditions.
• Experience treating patients with neurological and vestibular disorders.
• Proficiency in applying manual techniques and soft tissue mobilization.
• Ability to progress exercise regimens.
• Knowledge of MVA and Workers' Compensation regulations.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to collaborate with other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate treatment plans as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Maintain and update clinic logs to ensure proper record-keeping and adherence to regulations.
• Manage the ordering and inventory of physical therapy supplies, ensuring timely availability of necessary materials.
• Treat patients with various orthopedic conditions, including but not limited to cervical pain, lumbago, sprains/strains, postoperative conditions (arthroscopy, total joint replacement, fractures).
• Provide care for patients with neurological and vestibular disorders under the direction of the evaluating clinician.
• Apply manual techniques and soft tissue mobilization as part of therapeutic interventions.
• Progress exercise regimens according to individual patient needs and responses to treatment.
• Ensure compliance with MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) and Workers' Compensation regulations, ensuring proper documentation and procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide a holistic approach to patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed