Speech Language Pathologist - SLP

Choice Health at Home; Sun City CDP (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Choice Health at Home is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess and treat patients with dysphagia, speech and language disorders, and related communication needs. You will administer tests, plan treatments, and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.

The role involves educating patients and families, developing therapy programs, and collaborating with the therapy team. A valid CPR certificate and driving eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of rehab experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Valid Auto Insurance required.
• Long Term Care experience preferred.
• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat dysphagia, cognitive, speech, language, voice and fluency disorders.
• Administer and evaluate tests to diagnose speech and language issues and plan treatment.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on assessments and physician input.
• Participate in meetings (IEP, in-service, intervention team) and document progress.
• Instruct clients in communication techniques such as sign language or lip reading.
• Educate patients and families on communication strategies and coping methods.
• Develop speech exercise programs and remedial activities.
• Supervise or collaborate with the therapy team.

Skills

rehab experience

CPR certification

Valid Driver’s License

Auto Insurance

Long Term Care experience

HomeCare HomeBase experience

Tools

HomeCare HomeBase

Job description

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PRN Peoria, AZ, Peoria, AZ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 5819

Position Summary

The Speech Therapist will assess and treat persons with dysphagia, cognitive disorders, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders , etc . May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems . May select alternative diets, may teach compensatory strategies for patients with swallowing difficulty.

As a Speech Language Pathologist , you will:

Administer and evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, or medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders.

Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.

Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings.

Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.

Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.

Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.

Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms.

Supervise or collaborate with the therapy team.

Requirements

1 year of rehab experience preferred

CPR certification

Valid Driver’s License

Valid Auto Insurance

Long Term Care experience preferred

HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.

Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 lbs..