SLP (PRN)

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

Job summary

Selectis Health in Oklahoma seeks a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive therapy and language development services to residents in a nursing facility. You will screen residents, develop and implement individualized plans, evaluate progress, and coordinate with care teams.

A BS in Speech Therapy and current state licensure are required, with strong communication and organization and a genuine care for elderly residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy or related field.
• Current licensure to practice speech-language pathology in the state.
• Certification applicable to identified areas of specialization (if any).
• Organized and detail-oriented in work performance.
• Strong communication skills with patience and empathy.
• Genuine caring for elderly and disabled residents in a nursing facility.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Speech Therapy

State license to practice

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.