Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for Kingwood, WV

ODYSSEY REHABILITATION•Kingwood, WV

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About The Position

The Speech/Language Pathologist organizes and conducts speech and language programs for ORTS to facilitate rehabilitation. The role directs client participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, and facilitates learning of the skills and functions essential for communication and swallowing to diminish or correct pathology. The position also directs activities that promote and maintain health. The Speech/Language Pathologist evaluates clients, develops and implements appropriate treatment plans, and completes related documentation and record keeping. Treatment may address cognitive skills, communication, speech and oral motor skills, dysphagia, perceptual abilities, orientation, psychosocial needs, and functioning. The role coordinates adaptive communication devices, works with the rehabilitation team, instructs clients, evaluates progress, adapts programs to individual needs, and contributes to client-care meetings. It also includes training personnel, requisitioning supplies and equipment, supervising supportive personnel, and maintaining equipment. The position prioritizes compassionate, high-quality service that recognizes residents’ and families’ needs and rights.

Requirements

Must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.
Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology or a related area.
Must possess or be eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or be eligible to participate as a Clinical Fellow.
Must be able and willing to practice Speech/Language Pathology according to state guidelines.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Evaluate clients, develop appropriate treatment goals and methods, implement speech therapy treatment plans, and complete related documentation and record keeping.
Apply therapeutic techniques addressing cognitive skills, communication, speech and oral motor skills, dysphagia, perceptual abilities, orientation, psychosocial needs, and functioning.
Coordinate acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instruct clients in their use.
Select activities suited to each individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
Consult with rehabilitation team members to select therapeutic regimens consistent with clients' needs and capabilities.
Instruct clients in skills and techniques needed to participate in activities, and evaluate their progress, attitudes, behavior, and rehabilitative potential.
Adapt programs to individual client needs.
Attend and contribute to client-care, staffing, and related meetings.
Conduct training programs and participate in training medical, nursing, and other personnel in speech therapy techniques and objectives.
Requisition supplies and equipment as necessary.
Supervise supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
Maintain and clean equipment, identify equipment issues, and report needs for repair.
Provide caring, compassionate service that recognizes residents' and families' needs and rights.