Speech-Language Pathologist

Champion, Partners in Rehab; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion, Partners in Rehab is seeking a Full Time Speech-Language Pathologist for a SNF in Dothan, Alabama. The role involves comprehensive evaluations and treatments for patients with communication and swallowing disorders, under the Clinical Director's guidance.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree with CCC-SLP and Alabama state licensure, and will participate in departmental operations while addressing dysphagia assessment and intervention responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree with CCC-SLP and Alabama license.
• Experience in speech-language pathology evaluations and dysphagia treatment.
• Eligibility to work in a SNF in Alabama.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Master's or doctoral degree, CCC-SLP and Alabama State License

Job description

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

• Identify, assess, and provide treatment for individuals of all ages with communication/dysphagia disorders.
• Manage and supervise programs and services related to human communication and its disorders.
• 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

• Desire to work with and for people with temporary and/or chronic physical, mental, and developmental handicaps.
• A knowledge of medical terminology to understand prescriptions and communicate with Physicians and Staff.
• Preferably, knowledge and experience in the administration of video fluoroscopic evaluations and therapy for patients with dysphagia.
• 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

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