Speech-Language Pathologist: Neuro Rehab & Safe Communication

CHI; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St Vincent in Arkansas is seeking a Speech Therapist to improve patients’ independence by helping them eat and drink safely, enhance memory and cognition, and communicate needs clearly.

You will perform modified barium swallow studies and cognitive evaluations, collaborate with physicians, document progress, and educate patients and families to support safe, effective care across acute settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Therapy
• Current license to practice as a Speech Therapist in Arkansas
• Acute care experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Perform modified barium swallow studies to determine a patient’s ability to swallow safely
• Perform cognitive assessments to determine a patient’s ability to make decisions for themselves, remember basic information, control their emotions and interact appropriately with others.
• Document all assessment results and work with physicians and other clinicians to develop a plan of care and track all treatments and patient progress.
• Using exercises, modalities, and/or adaptive devices, work with patients to improve speech, memory, cognition, etc.
• Educate the patient and families on these processes so they can make the best decisions for the patient.
• Consistently deliver the highest quality care to every patient.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Speech Language Therapy

Job description

CHI St Vincent in Arkansas is seeking a Speech Therapist to improve patients’ independence by helping them eat and drink safely, enhance memory and cognition, and communicate needs clearly.

You will perform modified barium swallow studies and cognitive evaluations, collaborate with physicians, document progress, and educate patients and families to support safe, effective care across acute settings.