Speech Therapist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a part-time Speech Therapist to assess and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders. Qualified candidates will develop individualized treatment plans, collaborate with healthcare staff, and engage in patient education to ensure care continuity. A Master's degree and relevant licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree needed; at least four years of related experience preferred.
• Current licensure as a Speech Therapist in the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations to assess speech and language abilities.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans.
• Educate families on communication strategies.

Skills

Communication

Patient Education

Collaboration

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 include the following; other duties may be assigned.

• 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: ACRMC Family Medicine

Job Location: Georgetown