* Sign-On Bonus * Speech-Language Pathologist

Champion, Partners in Rehab; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion, Partners in Rehab is seeking a full-time Staff Speech-Language Pathologist for a SNF position in Dothan, Alabama (Location: Extendicare). The role involves evaluating and treating speech and swallowing disorders, including dysphagia, with supervision by the Clinical Director.

Requirements include a Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA CCC, and Alabama State License. Experience with video fluoroscopy and working with patients from neonates to geriatrics is

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• ASHA CCC is required
• Alabama State License required

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and treat speech, language and dysphagia disorders in patients
• Manage and supervise programs and services for communication disorders
• Counsel patients, families and caregivers on disorders and management
• Screen, diagnose and rehabilitate speech, language, cognitive disorders
• Develop and train AAC systems and provide training in their use
• Document evaluation and treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication with physicians

Dysphagia management

Patient counseling

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC

Alabama State License

Tools

Video fluoroscopy

Job description

***** Sign-On Bonus *****

This is a Full Time SNF Speech-Language Pathologist Position in Dothan, Alabama.

Location: Extendicare

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's or doctoral degree, the Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Alabama State License.

The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist shall provide quality speech/dysphagia evaluations and treatments to patients with communication and/or swallowing deficits, and participate in the departmental operations as assigned by the Clinical Director.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• 1. Identify, assess, and provide treatment for individuals of all ages with communication/dysphagia disorders.
• 2. Manage and supervise programs and services related to human communication and its disorders.
• 3. Counsel individuals with disorders of communication, their families, caregivers, and other service providers relative to the disability present and its management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Communication and hearing skills which allow for evaluation and treatment of speech/language disorders.

SPECIAL DEMANDS:

• 1. Desire to work with and for people with temporary and/or chronic physical, mental, and developmental handicaps.
• 2. A knowledge of medical terminology to understand prescriptions and communicate with Physicians and Staff.
• 3. Preferably, knowledge and experience in the administration of video fluoroscopic evaluations and therapy for patients with dysphagia.
• 4. Able to work with individuals of all ages from neonates to geriatrics.

TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, OTHER:

Preferred completion of clinical fellowship year or will be supervised by a speech pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

COVID vaccination is preferred for this position. However, an exemption will be entertained.

WORK PERFORMED:

Under the direction of the Clinical Director, the Speech Pathologist provides treatment only on written prescription of a licensed physician.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, diagnosing, and rehabilitating disorders of speech (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice) and language.
• 2. Screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, diagnosing, and rehabilitating disorders of oropharyngeal function (e.g. dysphagia) and related disorders.
• 3. Screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, diagnosing, and rehabilitating cognitive/communication disorders.
• 4. Assessing, selecting, and developing augmentative and alternative communication systems and providing training in their use.
• 5. Assisting in record keeping and charging system of the department.
• 6. Discharge planning in treatment program.
• 7. Documenting evaluation, treatment plan, goals, progress notes, and discharge summary of patients treated.
• 8. Performing staff and nursing in-service programs as needed on areas of relevant interest and need.