Speech-Language Pathologist — Dysphagia & AAC Specialist

Encore Rehabilitation, Inc.; Summit (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide quality speech and dysphagia evaluations and treatments for patients with communication and swallowing disorders, while supporting department operations under the Clinical Director.

The Staff SLP will assess and treat individuals of all ages, participate in program development, and collaborate with physicians, families and staff to optimize outcomes. This is a full-time on-site role in Summit, MS.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's or doctoral degree and ASHA CCC-SLP.State licensure required.
• Experience: Clinical fellowship year preferred or supervised by CCC-SLP.
• Work performed under direction of Clinical Director with licensed physician prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, diagnosing, and rehabilitating disorders of speech and language.
• Screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, diagnosing and rehabilitating dysphagia/oropharyngeal function.
• Assessing and rehabilitating cognitive/communication disorders.
• Developing and training augmentative and alternative communication systems.
• Assisting in record keeping and charging the department.
• Discharge planning and documenting treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Conducting staff and nursing in-service programs as needed.

Skills

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC-SLP

State License

Job description

Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide quality speech and dysphagia evaluations and treatments for patients with communication and swallowing disorders, while supporting department operations under the Clinical Director.

The Staff SLP will assess and treat individuals of all ages, participate in program development, and collaborate with physicians, families and staff to optimize outcomes. This is a full-time on-site role in Summit, MS.