Speech Language Pathologist

Maple Healthcare & Rehab; Fairland (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Healthcare & Rehab in Oklahoma seeks a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive therapy and language development services for residents. The role involves screening, evaluating, and implementing individualized therapy programs to support communication and swallowing goals.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, addressing receptive and expressive language, and maintaining progress notes while collaborating with care teams to ensure resident comfort and

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.

Responsibilities

• Examines, tests, diagnoses, and administers treatments for residents with speech and language disorders.
• Performs evaluations with attention to receptive and expressive language, articulation, and auditory skills.
• Maintains communication with residents and involved parties regarding progress and home programs.
• Facilitates behavior management in residents and families as appropriate.
• Maintains records of work performed.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Organized

Education

Bachelor of Science 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.