Allied Health - Speech Language Pathologist

McLendon Leadershi; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLendon Leadershi in Farmington, NM is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders in rehab and school settings. The ideal candidate will have expertise in patient-centered therapy and a track record in clinical environments.

Responsibilities include assessing abilities, delivering interventions, educating patients on techniques, documenting progress in EHRs like Epic, collaborating with healthcare teams, and maintaining infection control

Qualifications

• Experience delivering speech-language pathology services in clinical settings.
• Ability to assess speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Demonstrated patient-centered care and therapeutic communication.
• Familiarity with documenting progress in EHR systems (Epic).
• Collaborative work with multi-disciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess speech, language, and swallowing abilities.
• Provide therapeutic interventions for communication.
• Educate patients on therapy techniques.
• Document progress in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and adhere to infection control protocols.

Skills

Speech therapy

Patient care

Clinical experience

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Overview

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders. SLPs work with stroke, TBI, and pediatric patients in rehab or school settings. The ideal candidate will have expertise in speech therapy and patient care, with experience in clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess speech, language, and swallowing abilities.
• Provide therapeutic interventions for communication.
• Educate patients on therapy techniques.
• Document progress in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams.
• Adhere to infection control protocols.

This role is vital for improving communication and swallowing functions. Pathologists dedicated to speech therapy are invited to apply for this Speech Language Pathologist position.