Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem

White Oak Healthcare; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

White Oak Healthcare in Bedford, NH is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, or swallowing disorders, and to formulate individualized treatment programs.

Under physician direction, you will provide direct patient care, develop care plans, document results, and educate residents and families on practicing new skills. A valid state license and Master’s or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology are required.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist is required.
• Proficiency with professional standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, or swallowing disorders.
• Provide direct patient care under physician direction per care plans.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Educate residents and families on communication strategies.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Organizational skills

Travel flexibility

Customer service

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist

Job Summary:

The Speech Pathologist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech or language disorders, formulate individualized treatment programs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing issues.
• Under a physician’s direction, provides direct patient / resident treatment based on established plan of care.
• Screens and evaluates Resident and develops appropriate care plan
• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and / or swallowing or cognitive problems.
• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population
• Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members
• Ability to travel as needed to perform job

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Masters, or Doctorate in Speech language Pathology.
• State license as a speech pathologist required.
• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer