Dynamic Speech Language Pathologist - Rehab Focus

CommuniCare Health; Clarksville (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CommuniCare Health's Wedgewood Healthcare Center in Clarksville, IN seeks a Full Time Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents, develop care plans, and lead rehab activities focused on communication, swallowing and cognitive skills.

The role requires a state license and a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Speech-Language Pathology with strong communication abilities and knowledge of accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's and/or a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an Accredited Program.
• Must hold a current state license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilization.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, screen, and treat facility patients/residents who need Speech Therapy services.
• Perform patient’s evaluation under physician order and develop a plan of care.
• Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive problems.
• Administer, score, and interpret specialized speech tests.
• Instruct residents, families, and caregivers on monitoring speech and practicing new skills.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

CommuniCare Health's Wedgewood Healthcare Center in Clarksville, IN seeks a Full Time Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents, develop care plans, and lead rehab activities focused on communication, swallowing and cognitive skills.

The role requires a state license and a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Speech-Language Pathology with strong communication abilities and knowledge of accreditation standards.