Speech Therapist – Outpatient Float

Role Overview

• Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
• Establishes a written plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques.
• Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment and provides status updates to physicians and other teammates.
• Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.
• Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning within the continuum of care and ordering equipment as indicated/appropriate.
• Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care for the patient.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation; maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards
• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the State in which you work.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) American Heart Association.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). CCC SLP.
• No experience required

Benefits

• $2500 Sign on for new hire SLP!!
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short
• and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off programs
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program