SLP (PRN) - Elder-Care Speech Therapy

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

Job summary

Selectis Health, Inc. seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive speech therapy and language development services to residents in a nursing facility.

Under supervision, you will screen, evaluate, and implement therapeutic programs tailored to each resident's needs. Responsibilities include conducting assessments of language skills, speech fluency, and oral motor function; maintaining progress notes; and collaborating with families to support home programs and behavior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy.
• Current license in state of practice.
• Certification, if applicable, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy for elderly

Self-discipline

Education

Bachelor of Science in Speech Therapy

Job description

Selectis Health, Inc. seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive speech therapy and language development services to residents in a nursing facility.

Under supervision, you will screen, evaluate, and implement therapeutic programs tailored to each resident's needs. Responsibilities include conducting assessments of language skills, speech fluency, and oral motor function; maintaining progress notes; and collaborating with families to support home programs and behavior