Speech Therapist

Adams County Regional Medical Center; George Town; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Georgetown is seeking a part-time Speech Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with speech and swallowing disorders. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, providing direct therapy, and educating families. A Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and relevant licensure are required. Ideal for professionals with a strong background in rehabilitation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of related experience in speech therapy is preferred.
• Current licensure as a Speech Therapist in the State of Ohio is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations for speech and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluations.
• Provide therapy sessions to improve communication and swallowing skills.
• Educate patients and families on strategies and exercises.

Skills

Speech evaluation

Individualized treatment planning

Communication strategies education

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Summary

A Speech Therapist, also called a medical speech-language pathologist, assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients of all ages with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders that may be caused by neurological conditions like stroke, brain injury, or cancer, developing individualized treatment plans, educating patients and their families, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals within the hospital setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess speech articulation, language comprehension and production, voice quality, fluency, and swallowing function.
• Identify specific speech, language, or swallowing disorders based on evaluation findings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs, including specific goals and therapy techniques.
• Provide direct therapy sessions to patients using various techniques to improve communication and swallowing skills.
• Perform modified barium swallow studies to assess swallowing function and recommend dietary modifications if necessary.
• Educate patients and their families on communication strategies, swallowing precautions, and home exercises to support progress.
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals like doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain detailed patient records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Stay updated on current research and best practices in speech-language pathology.

Education And/or Experience

Master’s degree (M. A.) or equivalent required; four to ten years related experience and/or training preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current licensure as a Speech Therapist in the State of Ohio.

Job Type: Part Time

Job Category: Rehabilitation

Job Location: Georgetown