Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem

Alpine; Keene, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine in Keene, New Hampshire is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech and language disorders. The clinician will formulate individualized treatment programs and work under a physician's direction.

The role requires a master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology, and an active state license. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing care plans, and coaching residents, families, and caregivers in practice

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing issues.
• Under a physician's direction, provide direct patient treatment based on plan of care.
• Screens and evaluates residents and develops appropriate care plan.
• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative programs to restore communicative efficiency.
• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and practice new skills.
• Completes required forms and documents; maintains patient records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Masters in Speech-Language Pathology

Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

State license in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

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.