Speech Language Pathologist

Montgomery County; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading county organization in Ohio is seeking a Speech Pathologist to provide treatments and develop care plans for residents. The role requires a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology and current certification. The successful candidate will assess therapy needs, document progress, and train staff and residents in communication techniques and devices.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for or hold current CCC in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Maintaining continuing education necessary for license.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide prescribed speech therapies to residents.
• Document all therapeutic and diagnostic activities in electronic medical record.
• Train staff and residents in communication devices and techniques.

Skills

Speech therapy technology

Communication techniques

Training and supervision

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Professional level classification works under direction & requires considerable knowledge of speech therapy technology to provide speech pathology treatments to residents; Performs the material and substantial duties of the classification more than 50% of the time. May supervise/lead/direct assigned staff.Assess and provide prescribed speech therapies for residents as assigned, to include oral-motor stimulation and strengthening; develop and implement various treatment plans based on assessments and recommendations by physicians; evaluate video fluoroscopy results and other swallowing tests and provide recommendations for diet modifications to physician. Evaluate need for techniques and alternative devices for enhanced communication; prepare paperwork to obtain prior authorization for communication devices; set up devices and train resident and staff in their use; evaluate need for sign language, voice improvement or other communication techniques; train resident and staff in these areas. Provide in-service and training for staff in group settings and individually as indicated; provide written input for IHP meetings. Document all therapeutic and diagnostic activities and results in electronic medical record; other duties as required. Maintain continuing education and necessary training to maintain licenseMaster’s Degree in Speech Pathology. Must be eligible for, or hold current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or other comparable bodyMaintain continuing education and necessary training to maintain license. CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFICATION

About the company

Montgomery County is located in the southwestern portion of the US state of Ohio.

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