Speech Language Pathologist

TALENT Software Services

Flagstaff (AZ)

On-site

USD 103,320 - 106,075

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist in Flagstaff, AZ. This full-time position involves evaluating and treating patients with speech and cognitive disabilities, developing treatment plans, and providing patient care in a team environment. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology and an active state license. Entry-level candidates are welcomed to apply.

Qualifications

Active license in Speech Language Pathology in the State of Arizona.
Entry-level candidates who are new to the field are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat residents with speech and cognitive disabilities.
Develop treatment plans based on a physician’s directives.
Document in patient records accurately and promptly.

Skills

Effective speech therapy techniques

Knowledge of geriatric clinical needs

Strong clinical capabilities

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

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TALENT Software Services provided pay range

This range is provided by TALENT Software Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $77.00/hr

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, no weekends. Typically, will work 40 hours per week. If work is completed for the day, the temp will be sent home. No Overtime Work.

Position Summary

This role involves evaluating and treating residents/patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines. Responsibilities include assessing speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency, and developing treatment plans based on a physician’s directives.

Essential Functions

Screens and evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans.
Provides direct patient/resident treatment under a physician's direction based on established plans of care.
Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency for individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems.
Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
Instructs residents/patients, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
Completes required forms and clinical records in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
Documents in patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
Provides comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting.
Works collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment.
Maintains resident/patient privacy pursuant to HIPAA.
Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

Develops treatment plans, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
Communicates the resident’s/patient’s speech therapy program to the family and/or client.
Keeps written documentation including evaluations, daily notes, and weekly summaries.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities