Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Lillington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc. is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) who is a graduate of a master’s program in Speech-Language Pathology and is eligible to take the Praxis or currently licensed to practice.

The role involves assessing residents with speech or language disorders, regularly meeting with residents, evaluating progress, and maintaining detailed records for treatment plans. The candidate should stay current with professional literature, participate in seminars, and

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a master's program in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Must have taken the Praxis or be eligible to take it.
• Must have or be eligible to apply for a state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of residents with speech or language disorders and match services accordingly.
• Meet with residents regularly, evaluate, and maintain records of progress.
• Report progress to management and family members and discuss outcomes in regular meetings.
• Repeat evaluations to measure progress according to professional guidelines.
• Keep current with professional literature and attend seminars to update skills.

Skills

Master's degree in SLP

Praxis eligible

State license eligibility

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

MUST BE A GRADUATE OF A MASTER’S PROGRAM AS A SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST SLP, HAVE TAKEN THE PRAXIS OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE IT AND HAVE A STATE LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS ONE OR ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ONE.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assesses the needs of residents with speech or language disorders and matches their needs with services available.

Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress.

Reports progress to management and family members and meets with them on a regular basis to discuss.

Repeats evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.

Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' speech.

Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents and family members so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.