Speech Language Pathologist

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents in a senior living setting, focusing on swallowing disorders, communication and cognitive impairments, with evidence-based techniques. You will collaborate with a coordinated care team and establish treatment goals based on comprehensive evaluations.

The role requires a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, an active state license, strong interpersonal and clinical skills, and a commitment of at least 8 hours per

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current state license to practice as SLP.
• Excellent interpersonal, fiscal, and clinical skills.
• Minimum commitment of 8 hours per month.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients for swallowing disorders and communication/cognitive impairments using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
• Establish treatment goals and develop and implement Speech Pathology treatment programs based on full clinical evaluations.
• Provide rehabilitative services under specific medical orders as part of a coordinated team.
• Participate in clinical conferences to share and coordinate patient plans of care.
• Treat residents one-on-one through private, individualized sessions using a functional-based treatment approach.
• Deliver personalized therapeutic and rehabilitative care to senior living residents to improve quality of life.

Skills

Evidence-Based Therapeutic Techniques

Interpersonal Skills

Clinical Evaluation

Functional-Based Treatment

Rehabilitation

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

State Licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients for swallowing disorders and communication/cognitive impairments using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
• Establish treatment goals and develop and implement Speech Pathology treatment programs based on full clinical evaluations.
• Provide rehabilitative services under specific medical orders as part of a coordinated team.
• Participate in clinical conferences to share and coordinate patient plans of care.
• Treat residents one-on-one through private, individualized sessions using a functional-based treatment approach.
• Deliver personalized therapeutic and rehabilitative care to senior living residents to improve quality of life.

Requirements

• Masters Degree from an accredited graduate program in speech language pathology school.
• Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP, or ability to obtain prior to beginning employment.
• Excellent interpersonal, fiscal, and clinical skills.
• Minimum commitment of 8 hours per month to maintain active employment.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and treating patients with swallowing disorders and communication impairments, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Proficient in developing and implementing individualized treatment programs to enhance the quality of life for senior living residents.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Current State License as a Speech Language Pathologist
• Evidence-Based Therapeutic Techniques
• Clinical Evaluation and Treatment Program Development
• Interpersonal Skills

Hard Skills

• Swallowing Disorder Treatment
• Communication Impairment Treatment
• Cognitive Impairment Treatment
• Functional-Based Treatment Approach
• Rehabilitative Care

Soft Skills

• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Clinical Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• State License as a Speech Language Pathologist

Industry Keywords

• Speech Pathology
• Therapeutic Techniques
• Patient Care
• Senior Living
• Clinical Conferences