Speech-Language Pathologist | PRN in Mobile

Champion, Partners in Rehab; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist in Mobile, AL. The role involves providing evaluations and treatments for patients with communication and swallowing deficits. Candidates should have a Master's or doctoral degree and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include assessing and treating disorders, managing programs, and counseling patients and families. This position requires strong communication skills and a desire to work with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Experience with video fluoroscopic evaluations and dysphagia therapy preferred.
• Completion of clinical fellowship year or supervision by a certified speech pathologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and treat individuals with communication/dysphagia disorders.
• Manage and supervise programs related to human communication disorders.
• Screen, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, dysphagia, and cognitive disorders.

Skills

Communication

Counseling

Education

Master's or doctoral degree

Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA

Alabama State License

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist | PRN in Mobile

Location: Mobile, Daphne, Fairhope

This is a PRN SNF Speech-Language Pathologist position in Mobile, AL. Please apply at this link to confirm that this is an active listing.

The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist shall provide quality speech/dysphagia evaluations and treatments to patients with communication and/or swallowing deficits, and participate in departmental operations as assigned by the Clinical Director.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Identify, assess, and treat individuals of all ages with communication/dysphagia disorders.
• Manage and supervise programs related to human communication disorders.
• Counsel individuals with disorders, their families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding their condition and management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Communication and hearing skills necessary for evaluating and treating speech/language disorders.

SPECIAL DEMANDS:

• Desire to work with individuals with physical, mental, or developmental handicaps.
• Knowledge of medical terminology for understanding prescriptions and communicating with physicians and staff.
• Experience with video fluoroscopic evaluations and dysphagia therapy is preferred.
• Ability to work with individuals of all ages, from neonates to geriatrics.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's or doctoral degree, Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, and Alabama State License.

TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, OTHER:

Completion of clinical fellowship year or supervision by a certified speech pathologist is preferred. COVID vaccination is preferred but exemptions are considered.

WORK PERFORMED:

Provide treatment under the direction of the Clinical Director, based on written physician prescriptions.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Screen, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, dysphagia, and cognitive/communication disorders.
• Develop and train in augmentative and alternative communication systems.
• Maintain records, discharge planning, and documentation of treatment progress.
• Conduct staff and nursing in-service programs as needed.

This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications.