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Selectis Health, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectis Health, Inc. seeks a speech therapist to deliver comprehensive evaluation and treatment for residents with speech and language disorders in a nursing facility setting.

The role includes assessments, planning, and coordination with care teams to support residents’ communication goals. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Speech Therapy, current state licensure, and a compassionate approach to elderly and disabled residents in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy is required.
• Current license in state of practice.
• Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in identified areas of specialization.
• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Excellent communication skills with elderly and disabled residents.

Responsibilities

• Examines, tests, diagnoses, and administers treatments for residents with speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders.
• Performs evaluations focused on receptive and expressive language, speech fluency, and auditory skills.
• Maintains communication with residents and caregivers regarding progress and home programs.
• Facilitates behavior management for residents and families as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Self-discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy

Job description

General Purpose:

Under general supervision, provides comprehensive speech therapy and

language development services to a specified population of residents. Screens

and evaluates residents; develops and implements therapeutic speech and

language development program and services.

Essential Job Functions

This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with

other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the

following list of duties is not all-inclusive:

• Examines, tests, diagnoses, and administers treatments for residents with

  speech and language disorders, hearing disorders, and oral motor

  disorders.

• Performs evaluations with particular attention to receptive and expressive

  language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence,

  articulation, and auditory skills.

• Maintains communication with the resident and others concerned

  regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to

  the therapeutic process.

• Facilitates behavior management in residents and families as appropriate

  to the needs of the resident.

• Maintains records of work performed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Speech Therapy

• Current license in state of practice.

• Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in identified

  areas of specialization.

• Organized and detailed in work performance.

• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.

• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing

  facility.