Speech Therapist - Roundtree (20 hrs/wk)

Presbyterian Medical Services•Farmington, NM

15h

About The Position

JOB CATEGORY: SPEECH THERAPY / COMMUNICATION DISORDERS / HOME HEALTH / REHABILITATION / DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT This position provides speech therapy services to patients in their place of residence. Provides a treatment program for those patients with impairments in their oral motor skills, speech articulation, understanding and expressing language, cognitive skills, voice, swallowing or eating ability or physical disabilities that would hinder communication. Can provide hearing screenings and aural rehabilitation. Works effectively with other professionals to provide integrated multi-disciplinary services.

Requirements

MA or MS degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders.
Two years’ experience preferred.
License to practice as a Speech Therapist in New Mexico. Must have by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment.
Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.
According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, “Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements,” this position must comply with required testing and immunizations. Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee’s PMS health center. Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH. TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies).
Criminal Records Check.
May be required to use personal transportation to carry out job duties.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must provide a current motor vehicle record.
Must provide current personal owner liability automobile insurance and must maintain the insurance coverage throughout the course of employment in this position.
Must submit to a motor vehicle record check on an as needed basis and maintain a satisfactory driving record that is within the limitations of PMS Human Resources Policy II.D.3, Automobile Usage, and applicable state and federal laws.
Must comply with PMS Policies on Automobile Usage, II.D.3, Drug Free Workplace, III.H and applicable state and federal laws.
May be required to complete transportation related trainings.